Waterfall Hikes Near Lafayette, VA

582 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lafayette? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lafayette. 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 37.2330°N, -80.2051°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lafayette

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 22 gauged

3 of 22 waterfalls near Lafayette are flowing strongly today

Apple Orchard Falls Moderate Beaverdam Falls Moderate Big Falls Strong Cascades Strong Upper Falls Strong Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Falling Spring Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Low Harvey Falls Low Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Moderate Great Falls of Dan Barely Flowing White Falls Barely Flowing Smith River Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Moderate Wylie Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Chance Rain Showers · 86°F

Tod 90°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Chance Rain Showers Best
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lafayette

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Strong · 375 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Cascades Strong · 375 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Upper Falls Strong · 375 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Meadow Creek Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 61st percentile
  5. 5 Beaverdam Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 44th percentile
  6. 6 Apple Orchard Falls Moderate · 643 cfs 42nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lafayette (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 Lafayette (14 waterfalls)

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

Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

38.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Lafayette

Bull Falls

29 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

48.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lafayette

Are there free waterfalls near Lafayette?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Lafayette, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lafayette?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Lafayette, including Falling Spring Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lafayette?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lafayette, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lafayette?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lafayette, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lafayette?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lafayette?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lafayette is Apple Orchard Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lafayette?

The tallest waterfall near Lafayette is Apple Orchard Falls at 200 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Lafayette require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lafayette?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Lafayette have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lafayette?

The closest waterfall to Lafayette is Styles Falls, approximately 10 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Lafayette, Virginia

New River White Sulphur Springs

New River White Sulphur Springs

20.3 mi 85°F

New River White Sulphur Springs produces 85-degree water that flows 30.3 degrees above ambient temperature at 1,780 feet elevat...
Old Sweet Spring

Old Sweet Spring

20.9 mi 73°F

Old Sweet Spring flows at 73°F from a site 59.3 meters from Jefferson Lane in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The spring emer...

Sweet Chalybeate Spring

21.5 mi 75°F

Sweet Chalybeate Spring flows at 75 degrees Fahrenheit, emerging 21.1 degrees above ambient temperature at 2,010 feet elevation...

Alum Springs

29.0 mi 72°F

Alum Springs flows at 72°F in Pulaski County, Virginia, emerging 18.4 degrees above the 53.6°F ambient temperature at 1,967 fee...

Layton Spring

39.8 mi 72°F

Layton Spring produces 72-degree water that flows 17.2 degrees above ambient temperature at 1,334 feet elevation in the City of...

Falling Spring

42.6 mi 77°F

Falling Spring emerges at 77 degrees Fahrenheit, flowing 25 degrees above the ambient temperature in the City of Covington, Vir...

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