Waterfall Hikes Near McDowell, VA

45 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near McDowell? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of McDowell. 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 38.3375°N, -79.4994°W

Map of Waterfalls Near McDowell

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 17 gauged

3 of 16 waterfalls near McDowell are flowing strongly today

Apple Orchard Falls Barely Flowing Blackwater Falls Roaring Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Falling Spring Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Falls Strong Jones Run Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Moderate Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing South River Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Hills Creek Barely Flowing Falls of Seneca Barely Flowing Gibbs Falls Barely Flowing Glenn Falls Barely Flowing Panther Falls Barely Flowing Statons Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 91°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near McDowell

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Blackwater Falls Roaring · 146 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Cedar Falls Strong · 235 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Jones Run Falls Strong · 235 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Crabtree Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 32nd percentile
  5. 5 Panther Falls Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Statons Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near McDowell (2 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 McDowell (14 waterfalls)

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

Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

13.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
6.8 miles 800 ft
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

38.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Whitaker Falls

12.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near McDowell

Falls of Seneca waterfall

Falls of Seneca

33 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

13.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
6.8 miles 800 ft
Glenn Falls waterfall CC

Glenn Falls

48.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

38.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Whitaker Falls

12.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

21.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

18.3 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

26.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

26 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

45.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

5.8 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

47.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

12.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Hills Creek waterfall

Falls of Hills Creek

45.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.3 miles 200 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

12.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near McDowell

Are there free waterfalls near McDowell?

There are 9 free waterfalls near McDowell, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near McDowell?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near McDowell, including Blackwater Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in McDowell?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near McDowell?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near McDowell, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near McDowell?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near McDowell, including Panther Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near McDowell?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near McDowell?

The tallest waterfall near McDowell is Crabtree Falls at 1,200 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around McDowell?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near McDowell have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to McDowell?

The closest waterfall to McDowell is Falls of Seneca, approximately 23.9 miles away.

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Hot springs near McDowell, Virginia

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Minnehaha Springs

Minnehaha Springs

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