Waterfall Hikes Near Ripley, WV

3,084 residents
New York Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ripley? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ripley. 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 38.8201°N, -81.7091°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ripley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Ripley have live flow data today

Lower Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 86°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 83°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Ripley

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Falls Moderate · 1010 cfs 56th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Falls Moderate · 1010 cfs 56th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ripley (2 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
5.6 miles 500 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Ripley

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
5.6 miles 500 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ripley

Are there free waterfalls near Ripley?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Ripley, including Lower Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ripley?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ripley, including Lower Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ripley?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ripley, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ripley?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ripley is Lower Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Ripley?

The closest waterfall to Ripley is Lower Falls, approximately 28.1 miles away.

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