Waterfall Hikes Near Pocahontas, VA

163 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pocahontas? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pocahontas. 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 37.3070°N, -81.3436°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pocahontas

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

1 of 12 waterfalls near Pocahontas is flowing strongly today

Big Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Moderate Richman Falls Moderate Sandstone Falls Moderate Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Moderate The Falls Strong

Updated 17 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny · 90°F

Wed 90°F Patchy Fog then Sunny Best
Thu 91°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Fri 89°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Pocahontas

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 The Falls Strong · 806 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Wylie Falls Moderate · 1280 cfs 45th percentile
  3. 3 Brooks Falls Moderate · 2610 cfs 43rd percentile
  4. 4 Richman Falls Moderate · 2610 cfs 43rd percentile
  5. 5 Sandstone Falls Moderate · 2610 cfs 43rd percentile
  6. 6 Bull Falls Moderate · 151 cfs 33rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pocahontas (7 waterfalls)

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

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
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

44.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Pocahontas

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

10.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

19.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

15 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

7.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
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
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

14 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pocahontas

Are there free waterfalls near Pocahontas?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Pocahontas, including Brooks Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pocahontas?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pocahontas, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pocahontas?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pocahontas, including Brooks Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pocahontas?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pocahontas?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pocahontas is Big Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pocahontas?

The tallest waterfall near Pocahontas is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pocahontas?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Pocahontas have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pocahontas?

The closest waterfall to Pocahontas is Falls of Dismal, approximately 24.5 miles away.

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