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

3 of 23 waterfalls near Galax are flowing strongly 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 Roaring White Falls Roaring Smith River Falls Roaring 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 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Sat 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 74°F Partly Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Sunny
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Galax

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Moravian Falls Low · 369 cfs 14th percentile
  2. 2 Smith River Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 8th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls of Dan Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 8th percentile
  4. 4 White Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 8th percentile
  5. 5 Styles Falls Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Bull Falls Barely Flowing · 75 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 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

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 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

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Great Falls of Dan

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

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Galax

Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

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

Styles Falls

35.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

11.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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 5 easy waterfall hikes near Galax, including Carter 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 Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Galax?

The tallest waterfall near Galax is Cascades at 66 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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