Waterfall Hikes Near Fairlea, WV

1,300 residents
New York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fairlea? There are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fairlea. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.7756°N, -80.4582°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fairlea

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 19 gauged

18 waterfalls near Fairlea have live flow data today

Beaverdam Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Falling Spring Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Barely Flowing Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Falls of Hills Creek Moderate Meadow Creek Falls Moderate Wylie Falls Barely Flowing Tenskwatawa Falls Moderate Tecumseh Falls Moderate Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 80°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Patchy Fog
Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Fairlea

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Beaverdam Falls Moderate · 50 cfs 71st percentile
  2. 2 Falls of Hills Creek Moderate · 254 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Tecumseh Falls Moderate · 319 cfs 59th percentile
  4. 4 Tenskwatawa Falls Moderate · 319 cfs 59th percentile
  5. 5 Harvey Falls Moderate · 550 cfs 52nd percentile
  6. 6 Bull Falls Moderate · 550 cfs 52nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fairlea (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fairlea (12 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

40 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

42.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

21.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falls of Hills Creek waterfall

Falls of Hills Creek

West Virginia
Moderate
1.3 miles 200 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Fairlea

Beaverdam Falls

29.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

39.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

40 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

42.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

21.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falls of Hills Creek waterfall

Falls of Hills Creek

West Virginia
Moderate
1.3 miles 200 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

21.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

46.9 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

40.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Harvey Falls

10.8 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

48 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

32.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

41.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tenskwatawa Falls

40.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Whitaker Falls

28.8 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tecumseh Falls

1.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fairlea

Are there free waterfalls near Fairlea?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Fairlea, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fairlea?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Fairlea, including Falling Spring Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fairlea?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fairlea, including Blue Suck Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fairlea?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fairlea, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Fairlea?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Fairlea, including Falls of Dismal.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fairlea?

The shortest waterfall hike near Fairlea is Beaverdam Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Fairlea?

The tallest waterfall near Fairlea is Falling Spring Falls at 80 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Fairlea require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Fairlea requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fairlea?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Fairlea have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fairlea?

The closest waterfall to Fairlea is Beaverdam Falls, approximately 14.3 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Fairlea, West Virginia

Sweet Chalybeate Spring

15.7 mi 75°F

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Old Sweet Spring

Old Sweet Spring

16.3 mi 73°F

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Layton Spring

24.0 mi 72°F

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Falling Spring

26.8 mi 77°F

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New River White Sulphur Springs

New River White Sulphur Springs

30.5 mi 85°F

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Healing Springs

34.4 mi 86°F

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