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 1 hour 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 about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Moravian Falls Low · 445 cfs 12th percentile
  2. 2 Tory Falls Barely Flowing · 84 cfs 3rd percentile
  3. 3 Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 84 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 Window Falls Barely Flowing · 84 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Hidden Falls Barely Flowing · 84 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 84 cfs 3rd 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

Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

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

Styles Falls

47.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

48.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

49 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.7 miles 850 ft

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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