Waterfall Hikes Near Luray, VA

4,838 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Luray? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Luray. 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 38.6650°N, -78.4546°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Luray

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

8 of 13 waterfalls near Luray are flowing strongly today

Big Rock Falls Roaring Climbing Rose Falls Roaring Dark Hollow Falls Roaring Goods Falls Roaring Lewis Spring Falls Roaring Rose River Falls Roaring Cedar Falls Strong Jones Run Falls Strong Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing South River Falls Barely Flowing Greasy Falls Moderate Miller Falls Moderate Mountain Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 97°F

Wed 97°F Sunny Best
Thu 98°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 90°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Luray

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Rock Falls Roaring · 622 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Climbing Rose Falls Roaring · 622 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Dark Hollow Falls Roaring · 622 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Goods Falls Roaring · 622 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Lewis Spring Falls Roaring · 622 cfs 95th percentile
  6. 6 Rose River Falls Roaring · 622 cfs 95th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Luray (6 waterfalls)

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

Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

11.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft
Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

12.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

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

All 13 Waterfalls Near Luray

Goods Falls

24.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

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

Dark Hollow Falls

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

Rose River Falls

12.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

10.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Climbing Rose Falls waterfall

Climbing Rose Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Greasy Falls waterfall

Greasy Falls

30.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

6.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft

Miller Falls

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

Dry Run Falls

8.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

9.1 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

45 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

14.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Luray

Are there free waterfalls near Luray?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Luray, including Dry Run Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Luray?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Luray, including Big Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Luray?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Luray, including Big Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Luray?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Luray?

The tallest waterfall near Luray is South River Falls at 83 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Luray?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Luray have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Luray?

The closest waterfall to Luray is Goods Falls, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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Thorn Spring

40.9 mi 72°F

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