Waterfall Hikes Near Gary, WV

910 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gary? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gary. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.3619°N, -81.5415°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gary

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 14 gauged

13 waterfalls near Gary have live flow data today

Big Falls Moderate Tank Hollow Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Barely Flowing Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 87°F

Aft 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Patchy Fog
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Gary

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Moderate · 796 cfs 63rd percentile
  2. 2 Tank Hollow Falls Moderate · 796 cfs 63rd percentile
  3. 3 Bull Falls Moderate · 550 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Harvey Falls Moderate · 550 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 The Falls Barely Flowing · 1290 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 156 cfs 5th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gary (9 waterfalls)

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

Bull Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

41.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

21.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Gary

Wylie Falls

7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

41.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

10.8 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

21.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

21.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

42.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

17.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

40 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

41.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

39.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

13.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gary

Are there free waterfalls near Gary?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Gary, including Brooks Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gary?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gary, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gary?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gary, including Brooks Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Gary?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gary?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gary is Big Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gary?

The tallest waterfall near Gary is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gary?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Gary have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gary?

The closest waterfall to Gary is Wylie Falls, approximately 31.2 miles away.

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