Waterfall Hikes Near Front Royal, VA

15,064 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Front Royal? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Front Royal. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 38.9260°N, -78.1838°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Front Royal

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

3 of 13 waterfalls near Front Royal are flowing strongly today

Big Rock Falls Low Climbing Rose Falls Low Dark Hollow Falls Low Goods Falls Low Lewis Spring Falls Low Rose River Falls Low Cedar Falls Roaring Dry Run Falls Moderate South River Falls Moderate Greasy Falls Strong Miller Falls Strong Mountain Falls Moderate Niagara Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 86°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Front Royal

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mountain Falls Roaring · 26 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Cedar Falls Roaring · 223 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Greasy Falls Moderate · 414 cfs 70th percentile
  4. 4 Miller Falls Moderate · 414 cfs 70th percentile
  5. 5 Dry Run Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 South River Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 40th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Front Royal (6 waterfalls)

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

Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

40 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Front Royal

Miller Falls

22.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Greasy Falls waterfall

Greasy Falls

24.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Goods Falls

30.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

28.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Climbing Rose Falls waterfall

Climbing Rose Falls

38.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

40 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
Dark Hollow Falls waterfall

Dark Hollow Falls

41.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
1.4 miles 440 ft
Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

42.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

42.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

18.5 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

16.5 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

12.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

16.1 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Front Royal

Are there free waterfalls near Front Royal?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Front Royal, including Dry Run Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Front Royal?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Front Royal, including Big Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Front Royal?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Front Royal, including Big Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Front Royal?

The shortest waterfall hike near Front Royal is Big Rock Falls at 1.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Front Royal?

The tallest waterfall near Front Royal is South River Falls at 83 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Front Royal?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Front Royal have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Front Royal?

The closest waterfall to Front Royal is Miller Falls, approximately 8.1 miles away.

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