Waterfall Hikes Near Radford, VA

16,379 residents
New_York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Radford? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Radford. 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 37.1229°N, -80.5587°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Radford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

23 of 23 waterfalls near Radford are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Tue 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 75°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 73°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 70°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 72°F Mostly Sunny Best

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Radford (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 Radford (14 waterfalls)

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

Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

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

Styles Falls

43.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

20.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

49.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Radford

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

49.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

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

Styles Falls

43.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

20.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

49.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wylie Falls waterfall

Wylie Falls

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

Smith River Falls

47.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harvey Falls waterfall

Harvey Falls

32.2 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

44.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

27.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

28.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Beaverdam Falls

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

The Falls

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

Brooks Falls

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

Sandstone Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tory Falls

1.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

11.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Radford

Are there free waterfalls near Radford?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Radford, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Radford?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Radford?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Radford?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Radford?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Radford?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Radford?

The tallest waterfall near Radford is Cascades at 66 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Radford require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Radford?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Radford have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Radford?

The closest waterfall to Radford is Big Falls, approximately 7.9 miles away.

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