Waterfall Hikes Near Oakvale, WV

214 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oakvale? There are 15 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

15 of 15 gauged

15 waterfalls near Oakvale have live flow data today

Beaverdam Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Barely Flowing Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Little Falls Moderate Meadow Creek Falls Moderate Wylie Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 86°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Beaverdam Falls Moderate · 50 cfs 71st percentile
  2. 2 Bull Falls Moderate · 550 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Harvey Falls Moderate · 550 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Meadow Creek Falls Moderate · 19 cfs 48th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Moderate · 745 cfs 43rd percentile
  6. 6 The Falls Barely Flowing · 1290 cfs 6th 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

41.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

21.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

21.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Oakvale

Wylie Falls

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

Falls of Dismal

41.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

10.8 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

21.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

21.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Brooks Falls

42.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

40 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

39.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

13.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

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

Meadow Creek Falls

40.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Beaverdam Falls

29.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

10.8 miles away
North Carolina
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, 15 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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