Waterfall Hikes Near Hillsville, VA

2,856 residents
New York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hillsville? There are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hillsville. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.7613°N, -80.7371°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hillsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

10 of 19 waterfalls near Hillsville are flowing strongly today

Big Falls Moderate Cascades Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Carter Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Moderate White Falls Moderate Smith River Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Strong Lower Cascade Falls Strong Window Falls Strong Upper Cascade Falls Strong Tory Falls Strong Wylie Falls Strong The Falls Strong Styles Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 80°F

Tod 76°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sun 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hillsville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Carter Falls Roaring · 2700 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Roaring · 2700 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Styles Falls Roaring · 227 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Tory Falls Strong · 381 cfs 88th percentile
  5. 5 Upper Cascade Falls Strong · 381 cfs 88th percentile
  6. 6 Hidden Falls Strong · 381 cfs 88th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hillsville (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hillsville (13 waterfalls)

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

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

34.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Great Falls of Dan

23.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

27.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Hillsville

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

34.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Great Falls of Dan

23.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

27.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

36.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

29.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Tory Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

38.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

38.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Wylie Falls

37.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

30.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

33.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

29 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hillsville

Are there free waterfalls near Hillsville?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Hillsville, including Bull Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hillsville?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Hillsville, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hillsville?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hillsville, including Bull Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsville?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsville, including Bull Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hillsville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hillsville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hillsville is Big Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hillsville?

The tallest waterfall near Hillsville is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hillsville?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Hillsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hillsville?

The closest waterfall to Hillsville is The Falls, approximately 15.2 miles away.

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