Waterfall Hikes Near Pocahontas, VA

163 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pocahontas? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pocahontas. These trails range from drive_up 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

13 of 13 gauged

13 waterfalls near Pocahontas have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Aft 88°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Patchy Fog
Sun 77°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 76°F Partly Sunny
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 81°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pocahontas

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Bull Falls Barely Flowing · 75 cfs 4th percentile
  2. 2 Harvey Falls Barely Flowing · 75 cfs 4th percentile
  3. 3 Kanawha Falls Barely Flowing · 2170 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 193 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 51 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Brooks Falls Barely Flowing · 1600 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pocahontas (1 waterfall)

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 Pocahontas (8 waterfalls)

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

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

14.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

11.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Pocahontas

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

6.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

14.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

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

Big Falls

13.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

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

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

22.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

2.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

3.2 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kanawha Falls waterfall

Kanawha Falls

20.9 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pocahontas

Are there free waterfalls near Pocahontas?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Pocahontas, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pocahontas?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Pocahontas, including Kanawha Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pocahontas?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pocahontas, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pocahontas?

There are 10 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 0.1 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, 13 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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