Waterfall Hikes Near Mechanicsburg, VA

13 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mechanicsburg? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mechanicsburg. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.1520°N, -80.9411°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mechanicsburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

3 of 16 waterfalls near Mechanicsburg are flowing strongly today

Big Falls Moderate Cascades Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Brooks Falls Roaring Richman Falls Roaring Sandstone Falls Roaring Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Moderate Great Falls of Dan Moderate White Falls Moderate Smith River Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Wylie Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Styles Falls Moderate

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 90°F

Wed 77°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 83°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Mechanicsburg

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Brooks Falls Roaring · 3430 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Richman Falls Roaring · 3430 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Sandstone Falls Roaring · 3430 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Bull Falls Moderate · 189 cfs 73rd percentile
  5. 5 Harvey Falls Moderate · 189 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Styles Falls Moderate · 23 cfs 72nd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mechanicsburg (9 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

Bull Falls

19.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Mechanicsburg

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 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
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
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

44.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

44.5 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

Great Falls of Dan

35.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

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

White Falls

40.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mechanicsburg

Are there free waterfalls near Mechanicsburg?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Mechanicsburg, including Brooks Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mechanicsburg?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mechanicsburg, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mechanicsburg?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mechanicsburg, including Brooks Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mechanicsburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mechanicsburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mechanicsburg is Big Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mechanicsburg?

The tallest waterfall near Mechanicsburg is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mechanicsburg?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Mechanicsburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mechanicsburg?

The closest waterfall to Mechanicsburg is Falls of Dismal, approximately 3.5 miles away.

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