Waterfall Hikes Near Galax, VA

6,687 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Galax calls itself the world capital of old-time mountain music, and the waterfall hiking around it keeps the same unhurried pace. Carter Falls is the hometown hike, 1.5 miles with 200 feet of gain and dogs welcome. The Great Falls of Dan run an easy mile near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Falls of Dismal takes a half mile of walking and allows swimming. Twenty-four falls sit inside fifty miles, with Gentry Creek Falls at 4.5 miles for the day you want to earn it.

Located at 36.6660°N, -80.9176°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Galax

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 24 gauged

23 waterfalls near Galax have live flow data today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Barely Flowing Harvey Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal 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 Moravian Falls Low Wylie Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 66°F

Fri 65°F Sunny
Sat 61°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 60°F Sunny
Mon 66°F Sunny Best
Tue 67°F Sunny
Wed 63°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 65°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Galax

Updated 37 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Moravian Falls Moderate · 456 cfs 31st percentile
  2. 2 The Falls Barely Flowing · 1280 cfs 2nd percentile
  3. 3 Carter Falls Barely Flowing · 678 cfs 2nd percentile
  4. 4 Little Falls Barely Flowing · 678 cfs 2nd percentile
  5. 5 Styles Falls Barely Flowing · 40 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Tory Falls Barely Flowing · 74 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Galax (12 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

19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Great Falls of Dan in Virginia, about 193 feet of drop LiDAR

Great Falls of Dan

21.3 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

26.3 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Galax (17 waterfalls)

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

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

11.8 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

All 24 Waterfalls Near Galax

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

11.8 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

18.9 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Great Falls of Dan in Virginia, about 193 feet of drop LiDAR

Great Falls of Dan

21.3 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

26.3 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

27.3 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

38.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Wylie Falls in Virginia LiDAR

Wylie Falls

38.8 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Tory Falls in North Carolina, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Tory Falls

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

Betseys Rock Falls

39.4 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

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

Moravian Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

40.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

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

Hidden Falls

40.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

41 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

41.4 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Bull Falls in West Virginia LiDAR

Bull Falls

43.1 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Harvey Falls in West Virginia LiDAR

Harvey Falls

43.7 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Galax

Are there free waterfalls near Galax?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Galax, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Galax?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Galax, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Galax?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Galax, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Galax?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Galax, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Galax?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Galax?

The shortest waterfall hike near Galax is Bull Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Galax?

The tallest waterfall near Galax is Betseys Rock Falls at 200 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Galax?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Galax have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Galax?

The closest waterfall to Galax is The Falls, approximately 11.8 miles away.

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