Waterfall Hikes Near North Shore, VA

3,588 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Shore? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Shore. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.0783°N, -79.6525°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Shore

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

3 of 9 waterfalls near North Shore are flowing strongly today

Apple Orchard Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Falling Rock Falls Moderate Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing Panther Falls Moderate White Falls Strong Smith River Falls Strong Styles Falls Roaring

Updated 13 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F

Wed 83°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 92°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near North Shore

Updated 13 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Styles Falls Roaring · 227 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 White Falls Strong · 77 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Smith River Falls Strong · 77 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Panther Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 67th percentile
  5. 5 Falling Rock Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Big Falls Moderate · 93 cfs 36th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around North Shore (4 waterfalls)

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

Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

28.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

8.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near North Shore

Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

27.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

28.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

36.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

48 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

8.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

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

Big Falls

29.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near North Shore

Are there free waterfalls near North Shore?

There are 5 free waterfalls near North Shore, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Shore?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near North Shore, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Shore?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near North Shore, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near North Shore?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Shore?

The shortest waterfall hike near North Shore is Apple Orchard Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near North Shore?

The tallest waterfall near North Shore is Apple Orchard Falls at 200 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around North Shore?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near North Shore have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to North Shore?

The closest waterfall to North Shore is Falling Rock Falls, approximately 14.6 miles away.

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