Waterfall Hikes Near Pleasant Valley, WV

3,480 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pleasant Valley? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pleasant Valley. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.4504°N, -80.1552°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pleasant Valley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 12 gauged

1 of 11 waterfalls near Pleasant Valley is flowing strongly today

Blackwater Falls Moderate Cucumber Falls Moderate Ohiopyle Falls Moderate Gap Falls Roaring Lower Swallow Falls Moderate Muddy Creek Falls Moderate Upper Swallow Falls Moderate Tolliver Falls Moderate Tenskwatawa Falls Moderate Tecumseh Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 83°F

Aft 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 83°F Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 80°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 83°F Sunny Best
Thu 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pleasant Valley

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Gap Falls Roaring · 851 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Tenskwatawa Falls Moderate · 319 cfs 59th percentile
  3. 3 Tecumseh Falls Moderate · 319 cfs 59th percentile
  4. 4 Blackwater Falls Moderate · 80 cfs 56th percentile
  5. 5 Cucumber Falls Moderate · 1520 cfs 55th percentile
  6. 6 Ohiopyle Falls Moderate · 1520 cfs 55th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pleasant Valley (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

30.1 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pleasant Valley (10 waterfalls)

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

Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

20.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

20.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

20.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Pleasant Valley

Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

20.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

20.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

20.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gap Falls waterfall

Gap Falls

24.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

30.1 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Tecumseh Falls

1.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Whitaker Falls

28.8 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tenskwatawa Falls

40.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cucumber Falls waterfall

Cucumber Falls

46.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ohiopyle Falls waterfall

Ohiopyle Falls

46.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

24.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
6.8 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pleasant Valley

Are there free waterfalls near Pleasant Valley?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Pleasant Valley, including Blackwater Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pleasant Valley?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Pleasant Valley, including Blackwater Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pleasant Valley?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Valley, including Blackwater Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Valley?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Valley, including Blackwater Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pleasant Valley?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pleasant Valley is Blackwater Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pleasant Valley?

The tallest waterfall near Pleasant Valley is Blackwater Falls at 57 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pleasant Valley?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Pleasant Valley have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pleasant Valley?

The closest waterfall to Pleasant Valley is Tolliver Falls, approximately 33.3 miles away.

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