Waterfall Hikes Near Floyd, VA

570 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Floyd? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Floyd. 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 36.9118°N, -80.3184°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Floyd

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

4 of 18 waterfalls near Floyd are flowing strongly today

Beaverdam Falls Moderate Big Falls Strong Cascades Strong Upper Falls Strong Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Barely Flowing White Falls Barely Flowing Smith River Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Strong Wylie Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Low Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 79°F

Tod 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 83°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 84°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sun 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Floyd

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Strong · 446 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Cascades Strong · 446 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Meadow Creek Falls Strong · 21 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Falls Strong · 446 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Beaverdam Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 44th percentile
  6. 6 Falls of Dismal Moderate · 122 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Floyd (2 waterfalls)

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.

Tory Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Floyd (11 waterfalls)

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

Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Great Falls of Dan

23.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Floyd

Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

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

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

36.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

23.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tory Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

30.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

29.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

38.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

38.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

27.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

48 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

27.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

34.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Beaverdam Falls

26.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

37.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Floyd

Are there free waterfalls near Floyd?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Floyd, including Falling Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Floyd?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Floyd, including Lower Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Floyd?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Floyd, including Cascades.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Floyd?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Floyd, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Floyd?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Floyd?

The shortest waterfall hike near Floyd is Beaverdam Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Floyd?

The tallest waterfall near Floyd is Cascades at 66 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Floyd require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Floyd?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Floyd have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Floyd?

The closest waterfall to Floyd is Smith River Falls, approximately 10 miles away.

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