Waterfall Hikes Near Meadows of Dan, VA

39 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

A few dozen people live at Meadows of Dan, up where the Parkway crosses US 58, and eighteen waterfalls surround them. The Dan River makes its own falls a mile's walk from town, dogs fine. Tory Falls barely takes ten minutes. Dropping off the Blue Ridge into North Carolina brings the Hanging Rock set, short trails to Lower Cascade and Window Falls. Styles Falls closes out a weekend at about two and a half miles with a modest climb.

Located at 36.7386°N, -80.3973°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Meadows of Dan

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

5 of 18 waterfalls near Meadows of Dan are flowing strongly today

Big Falls Roaring Cascades Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Falling Rock Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Strong Great Falls of Dan Moderate White Falls Moderate Smith River Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Lower Cascade Falls Moderate Window Falls Moderate Upper Cascade Falls Moderate Tory Falls Moderate The Falls Strong Styles Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 73°F

Aft 68°F Sunny
Sat 70°F Sunny
Sun 71°F Sunny
Mon 71°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 73°F Sunny Best
Wed 76°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 77°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Meadows of Dan

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Roaring · 255 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Falls Roaring · 255 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Cascades Roaring · 255 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Meadow Creek Falls Roaring · 23 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Dismal Roaring · 141 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 The Falls Roaring · 2910 cfs 92nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Meadows of Dan (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.

LiDAR terrain view around Great Falls of Dan in Virginia, about 193 feet of drop LiDAR

Great Falls of Dan

4.3 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Tory Falls in North Carolina, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Tory Falls

20.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

21.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown

All 18 Waterfalls Near Meadows of Dan

Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

3.2 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Great Falls of Dan in Virginia, about 193 feet of drop LiDAR

Great Falls of Dan

4.3 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

15.4 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Tory Falls in North Carolina, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Tory Falls

20.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

21.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

22.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

22.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

30.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

33.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

38.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

43.3 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

46.8 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

48 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Meadows of Dan

Are there free waterfalls near Meadows of Dan?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Meadows of Dan, including Carter Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Meadows of Dan?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Meadows of Dan, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Meadows of Dan?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Meadows of Dan, including Carter Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Meadows of Dan?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Meadows of Dan, including Carter Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Meadows of Dan?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Meadows of Dan?

The shortest waterfall hike near Meadows of Dan is Big Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Meadows of Dan?

The tallest waterfall near Meadows of Dan is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Meadows of Dan?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Meadows of Dan have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Meadows of Dan?

The closest waterfall to Meadows of Dan is Smith River Falls, approximately 3.2 miles away.

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