Waterfall Hikes Near McConnell, WV

899 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near McConnell? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of McConnell. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.8282°N, -81.9652°W

Map of Waterfalls Near McConnell

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

6 waterfalls near McConnell have live flow data today

Big Falls Moderate Kanawha Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Areas Of Fog
Sun 90°F Sunny
Mon 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 83°F Partly Sunny
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near McConnell

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Moderate · 796 cfs 63rd percentile
  2. 2 Kanawha Falls Moderate · 12400 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls Moderate · 1010 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Falls Moderate · 1010 cfs 56th percentile
  5. 5 Richman Falls Barely Flowing · 4710 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing · 4710 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near McConnell (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.

Kanawha Falls waterfall

Kanawha Falls

West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around McConnell (4 waterfalls)

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

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
5.6 miles 500 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

40 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near McConnell

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
5.6 miles 500 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

39.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kanawha Falls waterfall

Kanawha Falls

West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

40 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near McConnell

Are there free waterfalls near McConnell?

There are 4 free waterfalls near McConnell, including Kanawha Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near McConnell?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near McConnell, including Kanawha Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in McConnell?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near McConnell, including Kanawha Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near McConnell?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near McConnell, including Kanawha Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near McConnell?

The shortest waterfall hike near McConnell is Big Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around McConnell?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near McConnell have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to McConnell?

The closest waterfall to McConnell is Upper Falls, approximately 30.4 miles away.

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