Waterfall Hikes Near Mendota, VA

132 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mendota? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mendota. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.7102°N, -82.3048°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mendota

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 17 gauged

4 of 15 waterfalls near Mendota are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Strong Dutch Creek Falls Strong Laurel Creek Falls Strong Watauga Falls Strong Buckeye Falls Moderate Spivey Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Long Hope Falls Moderate Monkey Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 96°F

Wed 95°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Thu 97°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Fri 96°F Sunny Best
Ind 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Mendota

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Dutch Creek Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Laurel Creek Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Watauga Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Buckeye Falls Moderate · 81 cfs 70th percentile
  6. 6 Spivey Falls Moderate · 81 cfs 70th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mendota (12 waterfalls)

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

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Mendota

Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

11.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

44.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

14 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

38.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mendota

Are there free waterfalls near Mendota?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Mendota, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mendota?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mendota, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mendota?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mendota, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mendota?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Mendota, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mendota?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mendota is Abrams Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mendota?

The tallest waterfall near Mendota is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mendota?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Mendota have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mendota?

The closest waterfall to Mendota is Abrams Falls, approximately 3.7 miles away.

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