Waterfall Hikes Near Riner, VA

953 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Riner? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Riner. 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 37.0676°N, -80.4405°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Riner

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 20 gauged

20 waterfalls near Riner have live flow data today

Beaverdam Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Cascades Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Bull Falls Barely Flowing Harvey Falls Barely Flowing Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Moderate White Falls Moderate Smith River Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F

Sat 81°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 95°F Sunny
Fri 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Riner

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 32nd percentile
  2. 2 Cascades Moderate · 39 cfs 32nd percentile
  3. 3 Upper Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 32nd percentile
  4. 4 Smith River Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 31st percentile
  5. 5 Great Falls of Dan Moderate · 7 cfs 31st percentile
  6. 6 White Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 31st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Riner (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 Riner (12 waterfalls)

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

Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

44.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Great Falls of Dan

35.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

44 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Riner

Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

44.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

7.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Great Falls of Dan

35.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

44 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

33.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

40.7 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
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

33 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

31 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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

Tory Falls

44.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Harvey Falls

15 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

46 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

45 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

45.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Bull Falls

19.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Riner

Are there free waterfalls near Riner?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Riner, including Bull Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Riner?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Riner?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Riner, including Bull Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Riner?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Riner, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Riner?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Riner?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Riner?

The tallest waterfall near Riner is Cascades at 66 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Riner require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Riner?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Riner have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Riner?

The closest waterfall to Riner is Styles Falls, approximately 8.1 miles away.

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New River White Sulphur Springs

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Alum Springs

20.0 mi 72°F

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Old Sweet Spring

Old Sweet Spring

36.0 mi 73°F

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