Waterfall Hikes Near Rich Creek, VA

707 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rich Creek? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rich Creek. 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 37.3831°N, -80.8203°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rich Creek

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

9 of 15 waterfalls near Rich Creek are flowing strongly today

Beaverdam Falls Moderate Big Falls Roaring Cascades Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Brooks Falls Barely Flowing Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Roaring Harvey Falls Roaring Falling Rock Falls Strong Falls of Dismal Strong Meadow Creek Falls Roaring Wylie Falls Moderate The Falls Low Styles Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

Aft 80°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 92°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Rich Creek

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Meadow Creek Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Roaring · 42 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Cascades Roaring · 42 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Upper Falls Roaring · 42 cfs 92nd percentile
  5. 5 Bull Falls Roaring · 226 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Harvey Falls Roaring · 226 cfs 91st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rich Creek (8 waterfalls)

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

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

Bull Falls

19.4 miles away
West 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

All 15 Waterfalls Near Rich Creek

Wylie Falls

10.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

15 miles away
West 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

Bull Falls

19.4 miles away
West 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
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Brooks Falls

47.7 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
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

44.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

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

Styles Falls

44.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Beaverdam Falls

43.5 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
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

33 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rich Creek

Are there free waterfalls near Rich Creek?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Rich Creek, including Brooks Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rich Creek?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rich Creek?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rich Creek, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rich Creek?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rich Creek?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rich Creek is Beaverdam Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Rich Creek?

The tallest waterfall near Rich Creek is Cascades at 66 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Rich Creek require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rich Creek?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Rich Creek have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rich Creek?

The closest waterfall to Rich Creek is Wylie Falls, approximately 3.2 miles away.

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