Waterfall Hikes Near Galax, VA
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Galax? Luckily, there are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Galax, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Galax
Find waterfalls to hike near Galax
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Galax (11 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.
Carter Falls
19.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Great Falls of Dan
51.4 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Falls of Dismal
66.7 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Galax (18 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.
The Falls
25.6 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Carter Falls
19.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Great Falls of Dan
51.4 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Falls of Dismal
66.7 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Galax With Waterfalls
The Falls
25.6 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Little Falls
46.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Carter Falls
19.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Great Falls of Dan
51.4 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Falls of Dismal
66.7 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Smith River Falls
47.4 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Gentry Creek Falls
19 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
Tory Falls
49.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Betseys Rock Falls
41.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Lower Cascade Falls
48.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Moravian Falls
30.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Upper Cascade Falls
47.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Window Falls
47.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Hidden Falls
47.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
White Falls
44.9 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Big Falls
57.1 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Cascade Falls
35.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Long Hope Falls
26.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft
Styles Falls
61.8 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Cascades
51.9 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft