Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Chiswell, VA

680 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fort Chiswell? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fort Chiswell. 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 36.9444°N, -80.9577°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fort Chiswell

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

1 of 15 waterfalls near Fort Chiswell is flowing strongly today

Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Moderate Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Carter Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Low White Falls Low Smith River Falls Low Wylie Falls Moderate The Falls Strong Styles Falls Moderate

Updated 15 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 94°F

Wed 94°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Thu 95°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Fri 94°F Sunny Best
Ind 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Fort Chiswell

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 The Falls Strong · 806 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Styles Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 46th percentile
  3. 3 Wylie Falls Moderate · 1280 cfs 45th percentile
  4. 4 Brooks Falls Moderate · 2610 cfs 43rd percentile
  5. 5 Bull Falls Moderate · 151 cfs 33rd percentile
  6. 6 Harvey Falls Moderate · 151 cfs 33rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Chiswell (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 Fort Chiswell (9 waterfalls)

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

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

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

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Bull Falls

19.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Fort Chiswell

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

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

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Wylie Falls

10.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

7.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

19.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

15 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

35.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

44.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

44.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

33.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

40.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

47.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fort Chiswell

Are there free waterfalls near Fort Chiswell?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Fort Chiswell, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fort Chiswell?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Fort Chiswell, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fort Chiswell?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fort Chiswell, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fort Chiswell?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fort Chiswell, including Brooks Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Fort Chiswell?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fort Chiswell?

The shortest waterfall hike near Fort Chiswell is Big Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Fort Chiswell?

The tallest waterfall near Fort Chiswell is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fort Chiswell?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Fort Chiswell have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fort Chiswell?

The closest waterfall to Fort Chiswell is Falls of Dismal, approximately 14.3 miles away.

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Hot springs near Fort Chiswell, Virginia

Alum Springs

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New River White Sulphur Springs

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