Waterfall Hikes Near Pearisburg, VA

2,876 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pearisburg? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pearisburg. 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 37.3289°N, -80.7275°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pearisburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

18 waterfalls near Pearisburg have live flow data today

Beaverdam Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Low Richman Falls Low Sandstone Falls Low Bull Falls Barely Flowing Harvey Falls Barely Flowing Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Low White Falls Low Smith River Falls Low Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Low Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Sat 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 92°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pearisburg

Updated 30 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Brooks Falls Low · 2290 cfs 20th percentile
  2. 2 Sandstone Falls Low · 2290 cfs 20th percentile
  3. 3 Richman Falls Low · 2290 cfs 20th percentile
  4. 4 The Falls Low · 650 cfs 19th percentile
  5. 5 Smith River Falls Low · 6 cfs 18th percentile
  6. 6 White Falls Low · 6 cfs 18th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pearisburg (9 waterfalls)

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

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
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Pearisburg

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

Wylie Falls

10.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

15 miles away
West 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
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
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
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

33 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Great Falls of Dan

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

Smith River Falls

33.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

40.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pearisburg

Are there free waterfalls near Pearisburg?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Pearisburg, including Brooks Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pearisburg?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pearisburg, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pearisburg?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pearisburg, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pearisburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pearisburg?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Pearisburg?

The tallest waterfall near Pearisburg is Cascades at 66 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Pearisburg require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pearisburg?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Pearisburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pearisburg?

The closest waterfall to Pearisburg is Cascades, approximately 8.3 miles away.

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Sweet Chalybeate Spring

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Falling Spring

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