Waterfall Hikes Near New Castle, VA

224 residents
New_York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Castle? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New Castle. 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 37.5013°N, -80.1119°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Castle

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 22 gauged

6 of 22 waterfalls near New Castle are flowing strongly today

Apple Orchard Falls Barely Flowing Beaverdam Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Roaring Cascades Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Blue Suck Falls Moderate Falling Spring Falls Moderate Brooks Falls Moderate Richman Falls Moderate Sandstone Falls Moderate Bull Falls Strong Harvey Falls Strong Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Strong Falls of Hills Creek Moderate Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing Panther Falls Barely Flowing Statons Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Moderate White Falls Barely Flowing Smith River Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 72°F

Sat 78°F Partly Sunny
Sun 83°F Sunny
Mon 68°F Rain Showers
Tue 72°F Sunny Best
Wed 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 72°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 76°F Mostly Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New Castle (1 waterfall)

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.

Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around New Castle (13 waterfalls)

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

Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

48 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

22.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near New Castle

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

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

Statons Creek Falls

31.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Castle

Are there free waterfalls near New Castle?

There are 9 free waterfalls near New Castle, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New Castle?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near New Castle, including Falling Spring Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Castle?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Castle?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near New Castle, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near New Castle?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near New Castle, including Falls of Dismal.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Castle?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near New Castle?

The tallest waterfall near New Castle is Apple Orchard Falls at 200 feet.

Do any waterfalls near New Castle require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around New Castle?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near New Castle have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to New Castle?

The closest waterfall to New Castle is Meadow Creek Falls, approximately 1.4 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near New Castle, Virginia

Old Sweet Spring

Old Sweet Spring

11.7 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

12.4 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

22.8 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

25.6 mi 77°F

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

New River White Sulphur Springs

31.8 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...

Healing Springs

33.2 mi 86°F

Healing Springs flows at 86 degrees Fahrenheit, producing water 34 degrees above ambient temperature at 2,218 feet elevation in...

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