Waterfall Hikes Near McDowell, VA
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near McDowell? Luckily, there are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of McDowell, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near McDowell
Find waterfalls to hike near McDowell
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near McDowell (7 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.
Gibbs Falls
19.1 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Whitaker Falls
20.1 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around McDowell (12 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.
Gibbs Falls
19.1 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
High Falls
27.5 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 6.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft
Blue Suck Falls
27 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 6.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft
Whitaker Falls
20.1 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
All Hiking Trails Near McDowell With Waterfalls
Falls of Seneca
55 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Gibbs Falls
19.1 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
High Falls
27.5 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 6.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft
Glenn Falls
17.4 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
Blue Suck Falls
27 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 6.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft
Whitaker Falls
20.1 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Statons Creek Falls
21.2 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Jones Run Falls
46.1 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 915 ft
Panther Falls
56.5 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Falling Spring Falls
51.8 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Crabtree Falls
24.9 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 1073 ft
Falls of Hills Creek
40 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
West Virginia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
The Falls
24.6 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Tecumseh Falls
25.4 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Beaverdam Falls
67.4 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft