Waterfall Hikes Near Rainelle, WV

1,424 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rainelle? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rainelle. 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 37.9678°N, -80.7718°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rainelle

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

2 of 15 waterfalls near Rainelle are flowing strongly today

Beaverdam Falls Strong Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Falling Spring Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Moderate Richman Falls Moderate Sandstone Falls Moderate Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Falls of Hills Creek Strong Kanawha Falls Moderate Wylie Falls Low

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 86°F

Aft 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Thu 91°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Fri 86°F Sunny Best
Ind 85°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Rainelle

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of Hills Creek Strong · 382 cfs 80th percentile
  2. 2 Beaverdam Falls Strong · 45 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Brooks Falls Moderate · 2650 cfs 46th percentile
  4. 4 Richman Falls Moderate · 2650 cfs 46th percentile
  5. 5 Sandstone Falls Moderate · 2650 cfs 46th percentile
  6. 6 Bull Falls Moderate · 166 cfs 37th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rainelle (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.

Kanawha Falls waterfall

Kanawha Falls

36.2 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rainelle (10 waterfalls)

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

Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

45.2 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

47.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

19.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Rainelle

Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

44.5 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
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

47.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

15 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

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

Kanawha Falls

36.2 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Falls of Hills Creek waterfall

Falls of Hills Creek

43.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.3 miles 200 ft

Wylie Falls

10.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Beaverdam Falls

43.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

44.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

42.1 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

7.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

7.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rainelle

Are there free waterfalls near Rainelle?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Rainelle, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rainelle?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Rainelle, including Falling Spring Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rainelle?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rainelle, including Blue Suck Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rainelle?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rainelle, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rainelle?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rainelle?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rainelle is Beaverdam Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Rainelle?

The tallest waterfall near Rainelle is Falling Spring Falls at 80 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Rainelle require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rainelle?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Rainelle have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rainelle?

The closest waterfall to Rainelle is Richman Falls, approximately 14.7 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Rainelle, West Virginia

Sweet Chalybeate Spring

38.4 mi 75°F

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Layton Spring

38.4 mi 72°F

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Healing Springs

38.8 mi 86°F

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Old Sweet Spring

Old Sweet Spring

39.0 mi 73°F

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New River White Sulphur Springs

New River White Sulphur Springs

39.6 mi 85°F

New River White Sulphur Springs produces 85-degree water that flows 30.3 degrees above ambient temperature at 1,780 feet elevat...

Falling Spring

40.3 mi 77°F

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