Waterfall Hikes Near Plum Creek, VA

1,047 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Plum Creek? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Plum Creek. 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 37.1267°N, -80.5048°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Plum Creek

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

11 of 23 waterfalls near Plum Creek are flowing strongly today

Beaverdam Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Cascades Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Brooks Falls Strong Richman Falls Strong Sandstone Falls Strong Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Falling Rock Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Moderate White Falls Moderate Smith River Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Strong Lower Cascade Falls Strong Window Falls Strong Upper Cascade Falls Strong Tory Falls Strong Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Strong The Falls Strong Styles Falls Roaring

Updated 16 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 80°F

Wed 80°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Thu 84°F Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 83°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 83°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Plum Creek

Updated 16 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Styles Falls Roaring · 186 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Tory Falls Strong · 381 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Cascade Falls Strong · 381 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Window Falls Strong · 381 cfs 88th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Cascade Falls Strong · 381 cfs 88th percentile
  6. 6 Hidden Falls Strong · 381 cfs 88th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Plum Creek (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Plum Creek (14 waterfalls)

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

Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

38.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

27.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

23.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Plum Creek

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

38.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

27.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

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

Smith River Falls

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

37.5 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
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

27.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

33.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

48 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Bull Falls

29 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Beaverdam Falls

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

The Falls

34.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Tory Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

21.2 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Plum Creek

Are there free waterfalls near Plum Creek?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Plum Creek, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Plum Creek?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Plum Creek, including Lower Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Plum Creek?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Plum Creek, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Plum Creek?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Plum Creek, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Plum Creek?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Plum Creek?

The shortest waterfall hike near Plum Creek is Beaverdam Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Plum Creek?

The tallest waterfall near Plum Creek is Cascades at 66 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Plum Creek require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Plum Creek?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Plum Creek have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Plum Creek?

The closest waterfall to Plum Creek is Big Falls, approximately 10 miles away.

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