Waterfall Hikes Near Galax, VA

6,687 residents
New_York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Galax? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Galax. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.6660°N, -80.9176°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Galax

Find waterfalls to hike near Galax

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Galax (5 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 waterfall

Carter Falls

41.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Galax (16 waterfalls)

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

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

46.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

41.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Great Falls of Dan waterfall

Great Falls of Dan

25.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

21.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Galax With Waterfalls

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

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

Little Falls

46.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

41.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Great Falls of Dan waterfall

Great Falls of Dan

25.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

21.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

23.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall

Gentry Creek Falls

28.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Wylie Falls waterfall

Wylie Falls

29.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tory Falls waterfall

Tory Falls

44.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

27.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

1.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

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

Window Falls

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

Hidden Falls

42.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

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

Big Falls

34 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

39.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

32.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

47.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Galax, Virginia

Alum Springs

28.9 mi 72°F

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New River White Sulphur Springs

New River White Sulphur Springs

43.1 mi 85°F

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