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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 94°F

Wed 94°F Sunny Best
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 95°F Sunny
Ind 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Gate City

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Coon Den Falls Strong · 2130 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Jones Falls Strong · 2130 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Laurel Falls Strong · 2130 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Buckeye Falls Moderate · 78 cfs 69th percentile
  5. 5 Spivey Falls Moderate · 78 cfs 69th percentile
  6. 6 Abrams Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 44th percentile

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

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

Buckeye Falls

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

Tank Hollow Falls

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

Spivey Falls

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

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Gate City

Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

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

Abrams Falls

11.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft

Buckeye Falls

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

Tank Hollow Falls

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

Spivey Falls

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

Laurel Falls

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

Big Falls

14 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

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

Gentry Creek Falls

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

Twisting Falls

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

Jones Falls

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

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Watauga Falls

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

Laurel Creek Falls

42.4 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 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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