Waterfall Hikes Near Merrimac, VA

2,719 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Merrimac? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Merrimac. 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 37.1902°N, -80.4243°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Merrimac

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

2 of 23 waterfalls near Merrimac are flowing strongly today

Beaverdam Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Moderate Richman Falls Moderate Sandstone Falls Moderate Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Falling Rock Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Low White Falls Low Smith River Falls Low Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Strong Wylie Falls Moderate The Falls Strong Styles Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 94°F

Wed 93°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Thu 94°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Fri 94°F Sunny Best
Ind 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Merrimac

Updated 35 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 The Falls Strong · 806 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Meadow Creek Falls Moderate · 21 cfs 69th percentile
  3. 3 Beaverdam Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 61st percentile
  4. 4 Wylie Falls Moderate · 1300 cfs 60th percentile
  5. 5 Falling Rock Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 52nd percentile
  6. 6 Styles Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 46th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Merrimac (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 Merrimac (14 waterfalls)

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

Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

44.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 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
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

35.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Merrimac

Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

45.2 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

44.5 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Merrimac

Are there free waterfalls near Merrimac?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Merrimac, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Merrimac?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Merrimac, including Lower Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Merrimac?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Merrimac, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Merrimac?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Merrimac, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Merrimac?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Merrimac?

The shortest waterfall hike near Merrimac is Beaverdam Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Merrimac?

The tallest waterfall near Merrimac is Cascades at 66 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Merrimac require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Merrimac requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Merrimac?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Merrimac have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Merrimac?

The closest waterfall to Merrimac is Big Falls, approximately 10.3 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Merrimac, Virginia

New River White Sulphur Springs

New River White Sulphur Springs

13.1 mi 85°F

New River White Sulphur Springs produces 85-degree water that flows 30.3 degrees above ambient temperature at 1,780 feet elevat...

Alum Springs

17.6 mi 72°F

Alum Springs flows at 72°F in Pulaski County, Virginia, emerging 18.4 degrees above the 53.6°F ambient temperature at 1,967 fee...
Old Sweet Spring

Old Sweet Spring

29.3 mi 73°F

Old Sweet Spring flows at 73°F from a site 59.3 meters from Jefferson Lane in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The spring emer...

Sweet Chalybeate Spring

30.1 mi 75°F

Sweet Chalybeate Spring flows at 75 degrees Fahrenheit, emerging 21.1 degrees above ambient temperature at 2,010 feet elevation...

Layton Spring

51.2 mi 72°F

Layton Spring produces 72-degree water that flows 17.2 degrees above ambient temperature at 1,334 feet elevation in the City of...

Falling Spring

54.0 mi 77°F

Falling Spring emerges at 77 degrees Fahrenheit, flowing 25 degrees above the ambient temperature in the City of Covington, Vir...

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