Waterfall Hikes Near Harpers Ferry, WV

301 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Two rivers meet at Harpers Ferry and the falls scatter into the hills beyond them. Cunningham Falls across in Maryland stands 78 feet tall, reached by a 0.9 mile trail climbing 200 feet, with dogs welcome. The Cascade runs 2.2 miles. Greasy Falls adds a 2 mile walk with 300 feet of gain. Six falls land within the radius, and hikers in town for the Appalachian Trail tend to treat them as recovery day strolls.

Located at 39.3252°N, -77.7410°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Harpers Ferry

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

6 waterfalls near Harpers Ferry have live flow data today

Cunningham Falls Moderate Greasy Falls Barely Flowing Miller Falls Barely Flowing Niagara Falls Moderate The Cascade Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Tue 75°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 85°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 69°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 68°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 66°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Harpers Ferry

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Cunningham Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 42nd percentile
  2. 2 Niagara Falls Moderate · 179 cfs 34th percentile
  3. 3 The Cascade Moderate · 7 cfs 28th percentile
  4. 4 Greasy Falls Barely Flowing · 338 cfs 2nd percentile
  5. 5 Miller Falls Barely Flowing · 338 cfs 2nd percentile
  6. 6 Mountain Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Harpers Ferry (3 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Maryland, about 158 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

18.5 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

26.4 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

40 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 6 Waterfalls Near Harpers Ferry

LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Maryland, about 158 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

18.5 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

26.4 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

37.1 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

40 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Miller Falls in Virginia, about 396 feet of drop LiDAR

Miller Falls

46.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Greasy Falls waterfall

Greasy Falls

49.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Harpers Ferry

Are there free waterfalls near Harpers Ferry?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Harpers Ferry, including Miller Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Harpers Ferry?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Harpers Ferry, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Harpers Ferry?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Harpers Ferry, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Harpers Ferry?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Harpers Ferry, including Cunningham Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Harpers Ferry?

The shortest waterfall hike near Harpers Ferry is Cunningham Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Harpers Ferry?

The tallest waterfall near Harpers Ferry is Cunningham Falls at 78 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Harpers Ferry?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Harpers Ferry have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Harpers Ferry?

The closest waterfall to Harpers Ferry is The Cascade, approximately 18.5 miles away.

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