Waterfall Hikes Near Jewell Ridge, VA

34 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Jewell Ridge? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Jewell Ridge. 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 37.1857°N, -81.7874°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Jewell Ridge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 5 gauged

4 waterfalls near Jewell Ridge have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny · 92°F

Wed 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Thu 92°F Patchy Fog then Sunny Best
Fri 86°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Jewell Ridge

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Abrams Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 44th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 245 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing · 245 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Jewell Ridge (3 waterfalls)

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

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Jewell Ridge

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

14 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

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

Abrams Falls

11.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Jewell Ridge

Are there free waterfalls near Jewell Ridge?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Jewell Ridge, including Falls of Dismal.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Jewell Ridge?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Jewell Ridge, including Falls of Dismal.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Jewell Ridge?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Jewell Ridge, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Jewell Ridge?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Jewell Ridge?

The shortest waterfall hike near Jewell Ridge is Abrams Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Jewell Ridge?

The tallest waterfall near Jewell Ridge is Abrams Falls at 20 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Jewell Ridge?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Jewell Ridge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Jewell Ridge?

The closest waterfall to Jewell Ridge is Big Falls, approximately 22.2 miles away.

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