Waterfall Hikes Near Payne Gap, KY

230 residents
New_York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Payne Gap? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Payne Gap. 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 37.1510°N, -82.6669°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Payne Gap

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

2 of 5 waterfalls near Payne Gap are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Big Falls Strong Tank Hollow Falls Strong Falls of Buffalo Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 75°F Sunny
Wed 70°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 61°F Sunny
Fri 71°F Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 88°F Sunny

Find waterfalls to hike near Payne Gap

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Payne Gap (1 waterfall)

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

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

32.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Payne Gap

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

32.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

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

Big Falls

38.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

23.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft

Falls of Buffalo

39.8 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Payne Gap

Are there free waterfalls near Payne Gap?

There is 1 free waterfall near Payne Gap, including Tank Hollow Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Payne Gap?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Payne Gap, including Tank Hollow Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Payne Gap?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Payne Gap, including Abrams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Payne Gap?

The shortest waterfall hike near Payne Gap is Abrams Falls at 2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Payne Gap?

The tallest waterfall near Payne Gap is Abrams Falls at 20 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Payne Gap?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Payne Gap have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Payne Gap?

The closest waterfall to Payne Gap is Tank Hollow Falls, approximately 32.0 miles away.

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