Waterfall Hikes Near Rachel, WV

232 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rachel? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rachel. 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 39.5207°N, -80.2997°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rachel

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

7 waterfalls near Rachel have live flow data today

Gap Falls Barely Flowing Lower Swallow Falls Barely Flowing Muddy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Upper Swallow Falls Barely Flowing Tolliver Falls Barely Flowing Tenskwatawa Falls Moderate Tecumseh Falls Moderate

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms · 80°F

Wed 86°F Patchy Fog then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 83°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sun 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Rachel

Updated 19 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Tenskwatawa Falls Moderate · 167 cfs 58th percentile
  2. 2 Tecumseh Falls Moderate · 167 cfs 58th percentile
  3. 3 Gap Falls Barely Flowing · 160 cfs 7th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Swallow Falls Barely Flowing · 83 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Muddy Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 83 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Swallow Falls Barely Flowing · 83 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rachel (5 waterfalls)

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

Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

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

Lower Swallow Falls

25.5 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

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

Upper Swallow Falls

25.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tecumseh Falls

41.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Rachel

Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

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

Lower Swallow Falls

25.5 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

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

Upper Swallow Falls

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

Gap Falls

21.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tecumseh Falls

41.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Tenskwatawa Falls

19.2 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rachel

Are there free waterfalls near Rachel?

There is 1 free waterfall near Rachel, including Tecumseh Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rachel?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rachel, including Lower Swallow Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rachel?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rachel, including Lower Swallow Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rachel?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rachel is Gap Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Rachel?

The tallest waterfall near Rachel is Muddy Creek Falls at 53 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rachel?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Rachel have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rachel?

The closest waterfall to Rachel is Muddy Creek Falls, approximately 38.3 miles away.

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