Waterfall Hikes Near Nickelsville, VA

360 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nickelsville? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Nickelsville. 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 36.7517°N, -82.4160°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nickelsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 14 gauged

12 waterfalls near Nickelsville have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Moderate Big Falls Low Tank Hollow Falls Low Big Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Monkey Falls Moderate

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · 85°F

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Flowing best right now near Nickelsville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Abrams Falls Moderate · 21 cfs 74th percentile
  2. 2 Coon Den Falls Moderate · 1060 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Jones Falls Moderate · 1060 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Falls Moderate · 1060 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Big Falls Moderate · 158 cfs 57th percentile
  6. 6 Laurel Creek Falls Moderate · 158 cfs 57th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Nickelsville (10 waterfalls)

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

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

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

Laurel Falls

18.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Nickelsville

Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

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

Monkey Falls

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

Tank Hollow Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Laurel Falls

18.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

13.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

22.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Buckeye Falls

9.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

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

Jones Falls

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

Big Falls

33.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Watauga Falls

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

Laurel Creek Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nickelsville

Are there free waterfalls near Nickelsville?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Nickelsville, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nickelsville?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Nickelsville, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nickelsville?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nickelsville, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Nickelsville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nickelsville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Nickelsville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Nickelsville?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Nickelsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Nickelsville?

The closest waterfall to Nickelsville is Abrams Falls, approximately 10.5 miles away.

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