Waterfall Hikes Near Penhook, VA

1,390 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Penhook? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Penhook. 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 36.9908°N, -79.6318°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Penhook

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

1 of 8 waterfalls near Penhook is flowing strongly today

Apple Orchard Falls Moderate Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Barely Flowing White Falls Barely Flowing Smith River Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Strong Panther Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Tod 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 93°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 91°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Penhook

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Meadow Creek Falls Strong · 21 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Apple Orchard Falls Moderate · 650 cfs 43rd percentile
  3. 3 Styles Falls Barely Flowing · 56 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Panther Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Great Falls of Dan Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Penhook (4 waterfalls)

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

Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

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

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Penhook

Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

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

White Falls

36.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

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

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

17.7 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

Great Falls of Dan

23.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

8.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Penhook

Are there free waterfalls near Penhook?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Penhook, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Penhook?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Penhook?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Penhook, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Penhook?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Penhook?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Penhook?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Penhook?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Penhook have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Penhook?

The closest waterfall to Penhook is Falling Rock Falls, approximately 19.7 miles away.

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