Waterfall Hikes Near Gate City, VA

1,910 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gate City? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gate City. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.6401°N, -82.5782°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gate City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 15 gauged

13 waterfalls near Gate City have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 93°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 85°F Partly Sunny
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 87°F Sunny
Thu 89°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Gate City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 8th percentile
  2. 2 Spivey Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 8th percentile
  3. 3 Abrams Falls Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 193 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 46 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Coon Den Falls Barely Flowing · 388 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gate City (11 waterfalls)

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

Buckeye Falls

17 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Gate City

Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

37.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft

Buckeye Falls

17 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

20.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gate City

Are there free waterfalls near Gate City?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Gate City, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gate City?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gate City, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gate City?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gate City, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Gate City?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Gate City, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gate City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gate City is Abrams Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gate City?

The tallest waterfall near Gate City is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gate City?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Gate City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gate City?

The closest waterfall to Gate City is Monkey Falls, approximately 3.5 miles away.

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