Waterfall Hikes Near Harrisonburg, VA

73,160 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Harrisonburg comes at Shenandoah National Park from the valley floor, climbing east into the Blue Ridge. South River Falls drops 83 feet on a 4.8 mile loop with 1,200 feet of gain. Lewis Spring Falls runs a 3.3 mile loop to an 81 foot drop. Dry Run Falls is the quick one at a half mile. Bring the dog for most of these. Dark Hollow, 70 feet in 1.4 steep miles, is where pets stay behind. Eighteen falls land inside fifty miles.

Located at 38.4362°N, -78.8735°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Harrisonburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

4 of 18 waterfalls near Harrisonburg are flowing strongly today

Big Rock Falls Moderate Climbing Rose Falls Moderate Dark Hollow Falls Moderate Goods Falls Moderate Lewis Spring Falls Moderate Rose River Falls Moderate Cedar Falls Strong Jones Run Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Dry Run Falls Moderate South River Falls Moderate Falls of Seneca Moderate Greasy Falls Strong Miller Falls Strong The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 18 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 85°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 88°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Harrisonburg

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Cedar Falls Strong · 219 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Jones Run Falls Strong · 219 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Gibbs Falls Strong · 23 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Glenn Falls Strong · 23 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Statons Creek Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Miller Falls Moderate · 388 cfs 58th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Harrisonburg (1 waterfall)

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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Harrisonburg (10 waterfalls)

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Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

18.9 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

19.1 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

1.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

1.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Harrisonburg

Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

18.1 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

18.9 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

19.1 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

1.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

1.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft
Dark Hollow Falls waterfall

Dark Hollow Falls

29.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
1.4 miles 440 ft
Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

1.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
Climbing Rose Falls waterfall

Climbing Rose Falls

2.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

35 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Goods Falls

39.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

46.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Glenn Falls waterfall CC

Glenn Falls

48.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

49.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Greasy Falls waterfall

Greasy Falls

46.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falls of Seneca waterfall

Falls of Seneca

44.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Miller Falls

44 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

4.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Harrisonburg

Are there free waterfalls near Harrisonburg?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Harrisonburg, including Dry Run Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Harrisonburg?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Harrisonburg, including The Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Harrisonburg?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Harrisonburg, including Big Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Harrisonburg?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Harrisonburg, including Big Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Harrisonburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Harrisonburg is Big Rock Falls at 1.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Harrisonburg?

The tallest waterfall near Harrisonburg is Crabtree Falls at 1,200 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Harrisonburg?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Harrisonburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Harrisonburg?

The closest waterfall to Harrisonburg is Cedar Falls, approximately 16.1 miles away.

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