Waterfall Hikes Near Pounding Mill, VA

314 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pounding Mill? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pounding Mill. 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 37.0790°N, -81.7106°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pounding Mill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 7 gauged

1 of 6 waterfalls near Pounding Mill is flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Moderate The Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny · 92°F

Wed 92°F Patchy Fog then Sunny Best
Thu 95°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Fri 91°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Pounding Mill

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 Abrams Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Long Hope Falls Moderate · 118 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 245 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing · 245 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pounding Mill (5 waterfalls)

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

Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

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

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Pounding Mill

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

14 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

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

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

11.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pounding Mill

Are there free waterfalls near Pounding Mill?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Pounding Mill, including Falls of Dismal.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pounding Mill?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pounding Mill, including Falls of Dismal.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pounding Mill?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pounding Mill, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pounding Mill?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pounding Mill?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pounding Mill is Abrams Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pounding Mill?

The tallest waterfall near Pounding Mill is Abrams Falls at 20 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pounding Mill?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Pounding Mill have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pounding Mill?

The closest waterfall to Pounding Mill is Big Falls, approximately 20.2 miles away.

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42.2 mi 72°F

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