Waterfall Hikes Near Max Meadows, VA

580 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Max Meadows? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Max Meadows. 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 36.9798°N, -80.9678°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Max Meadows

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

1 of 17 waterfalls near Max Meadows is flowing strongly today

Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Moderate Richman Falls Moderate Sandstone Falls Moderate Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Carter Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Low White Falls Low Smith River Falls Low Wylie Falls Moderate The Falls Strong Styles Falls Moderate

Updated 22 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny · 94°F

Wed 94°F Patchy Fog then Sunny Best
Thu 95°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Fri 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Max Meadows

Updated 22 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 The Falls Strong · 806 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Styles Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 46th percentile
  3. 3 Wylie Falls Moderate · 1280 cfs 45th percentile
  4. 4 Brooks Falls Moderate · 2570 cfs 43rd percentile
  5. 5 Richman Falls Moderate · 2570 cfs 43rd percentile
  6. 6 Sandstone Falls Moderate · 2570 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Max Meadows (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 Max Meadows (10 waterfalls)

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

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

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

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Bull Falls

19.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Max Meadows

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

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

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Wylie Falls

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

Big Falls

7.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Bull Falls

19.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

15 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

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

Styles Falls

44.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

44 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Great Falls of Dan

35.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

33.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

47.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

45.2 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

40.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

44.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Max Meadows

Are there free waterfalls near Max Meadows?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Max Meadows, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Max Meadows?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Max Meadows, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Max Meadows?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Max Meadows, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Max Meadows?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Max Meadows, including Brooks Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Max Meadows?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Max Meadows?

The shortest waterfall hike near Max Meadows is Big Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Max Meadows?

The tallest waterfall near Max Meadows is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Max Meadows?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Max Meadows have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Max Meadows?

The closest waterfall to Max Meadows is Falls of Dismal, approximately 13 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Max Meadows, Virginia

Alum Springs

15.6 mi 72°F

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New River White Sulphur Springs

New River White Sulphur Springs

29.9 mi 85°F

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Old Sweet Spring

Old Sweet Spring

62.6 mi 73°F

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Sweet Chalybeate Spring

63.4 mi 75°F

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