Waterfall Hikes Near Gate City, VA

1,910 residents

New_York Time Zone

14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gate City? There are 14 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

12 of 14 gauged

12 waterfalls near Gate City have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Low Big Falls Moderate Tank Hollow Falls Moderate 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 Moderate

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Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 67°F

Aft 74°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 67°F Sunny Best

Fri 74°F Sunny

Sat 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 87°F Mostly Sunny

Mon 90°F Sunny

Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gate City (10 waterfalls)

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Buckeye Falls

Tennessee

Hard

8.0 miles 2 ft

Tank Hollow Falls

32.7 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Spivey Falls

12.5 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Laurel Falls

15.6 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.3 miles 300 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Gate City

Monkey Falls

17.6 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Abrams Falls

23.4 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

5.0 miles 675 ft

Buckeye Falls

Tennessee

Hard

8.0 miles 2 ft

Tank Hollow Falls

32.7 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Spivey Falls

12.5 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Laurel Falls

15.6 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.3 miles 300 ft

Big Falls

38.1 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

17.2 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.6 miles 500 ft

Gentry Creek Falls

34.6 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

4.5 miles 500 ft

Twisting Falls

24.4 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

1.5 miles 400 ft

Jones Falls

25.5 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

3.0 miles 300 ft

Big Falls

26.2 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Watauga Falls

28.4 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Laurel Creek Falls

28.5 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 10 free waterfalls near Gate City, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gate City?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gate City, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gate City?

There are 9 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, 14 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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