Waterfall Hikes Near Glen Lyn, VA

78 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Glen Lyn? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Glen Lyn. 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 37.3727°N, -80.8580°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Glen Lyn

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 waterfalls near Glen Lyn have live flow data today

Beaverdam Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Cascades Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Brooks Falls Moderate Richman Falls Moderate Sandstone Falls Moderate Bull Falls Barely Flowing Harvey Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 91°F

Sat 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 92°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Glen Lyn

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 32nd percentile
  2. 2 Cascades Moderate · 39 cfs 32nd percentile
  3. 3 Upper Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 32nd percentile
  4. 4 Brooks Falls Moderate · 2390 cfs 26th percentile
  5. 5 Richman Falls Moderate · 2390 cfs 26th percentile
  6. 6 Sandstone Falls Moderate · 2390 cfs 26th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Glen Lyn (8 waterfalls)

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

Bull Falls

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

Falls of Dismal

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

44.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Glen Lyn

Wylie Falls

10.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

15 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

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

Falls of Dismal

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Big Falls

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

Brooks Falls

47.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

45.2 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

44.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

31 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

44.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Beaverdam Falls

43.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Glen Lyn

Are there free waterfalls near Glen Lyn?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Glen Lyn, including Brooks Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Glen Lyn?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Glen Lyn, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Glen Lyn?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Glen Lyn, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Glen Lyn?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Glen Lyn?

The shortest waterfall hike near Glen Lyn is Beaverdam Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Glen Lyn?

The tallest waterfall near Glen Lyn is Cascades at 66 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Glen Lyn require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Glen Lyn requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Glen Lyn?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Glen Lyn have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Glen Lyn?

The closest waterfall to Glen Lyn is Wylie Falls, approximately 2.1 miles away.

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