Waterfall Hikes Near Oakvale, WV

214 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oakvale? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Oakvale. 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 37.3323°N, -80.9704°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oakvale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

3 of 14 waterfalls near Oakvale are flowing strongly today

Beaverdam Falls Strong 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 Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Roaring Wylie Falls Low The Falls Roaring Styles Falls Moderate

Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny · 93°F

Aft 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 96°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Fri 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Oakvale

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Meadow Creek Falls Roaring · 28 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 The Falls Roaring · 905 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Beaverdam Falls Strong · 45 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Styles Falls Moderate · 21 cfs 47th percentile
  5. 5 Brooks Falls Moderate · 2650 cfs 46th percentile
  6. 6 Richman Falls Moderate · 2650 cfs 46th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Oakvale (8 waterfalls)

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

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

19.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

All 14 Waterfalls Near Oakvale

Wylie Falls

10.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

19.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

15 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

7.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

47.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

44.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

31 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Beaverdam Falls

43.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oakvale

Are there free waterfalls near Oakvale?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Oakvale, including Brooks Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oakvale?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oakvale, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oakvale?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oakvale, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Oakvale?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oakvale?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oakvale is Beaverdam Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Oakvale?

The tallest waterfall near Oakvale is Cascades at 66 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Oakvale require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oakvale?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Oakvale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oakvale?

The closest waterfall to Oakvale is Wylie Falls, approximately 8.5 miles away.

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