Waterfall Hikes Near Nellysford, VA

1,396 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nellysford? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Nellysford. 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 37.9132°N, -78.8829°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nellysford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

2 of 16 waterfalls near Nellysford are flowing strongly today

Apple Orchard Falls Barely Flowing Big Rock Falls Moderate Dark Hollow Falls Moderate Lewis Spring Falls Moderate Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Falling Spring Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Falls Strong Jones Run Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Moderate Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing South River Falls Barely Flowing Gibbs Falls Barely Flowing Glenn Falls Barely Flowing Panther Falls Barely Flowing Statons Creek Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Aft 91°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 75°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Nellysford

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Cedar Falls Strong · 219 cfs 77th percentile
  2. 2 Jones Run Falls Strong · 219 cfs 77th percentile
  3. 3 Big Rock Falls Moderate · 274 cfs 58th percentile
  4. 4 Dark Hollow Falls Moderate · 274 cfs 58th percentile
  5. 5 Lewis Spring Falls Moderate · 274 cfs 58th percentile
  6. 6 Crabtree Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 32nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nellysford (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.

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

42.7 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Nellysford (13 waterfalls)

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

Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

47.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

13.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

21.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

26.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Nellysford

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

42.7 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

47.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Glenn Falls waterfall CC

Glenn Falls

48.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

13.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

21.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

26.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

26 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

12.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

12.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

10.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

38.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

45.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

5.8 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

12.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

15 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft
Dark Hollow Falls waterfall

Dark Hollow Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
1.4 miles 440 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nellysford

Are there free waterfalls near Nellysford?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Nellysford, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nellysford?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Nellysford, including Falling Spring Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nellysford?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Nellysford, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nellysford?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nellysford, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Nellysford?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Nellysford, including Panther Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nellysford?

The shortest waterfall hike near Nellysford is Apple Orchard Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Nellysford?

The tallest waterfall near Nellysford is Crabtree Falls at 1,200 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Nellysford?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Nellysford have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Nellysford?

The closest waterfall to Nellysford is The Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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