Waterfall Hikes Near Roanoke, VA

218,533 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Seventeen waterfalls circle Roanoke along the Parkway and the ridges beyond it. Apple Orchard Falls is the standout, a 200 foot drop reached by 2.5 miles of trail climbing 1,000 feet, with dogs welcome. The Cascades near Pembroke loops 4 miles around a 66 foot falls. Falling Spring Falls pours 80 feet off a roadside cliff up in the Alleghenies, no walking needed. Meadow Creek Falls and Big Falls each run about 2 miles with 300 feet of gain.

Located at 37.2785°N, -79.9581°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Roanoke

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

6 of 17 waterfalls near Roanoke are flowing strongly today

Apple Orchard Falls Moderate Beaverdam Falls Moderate Big Falls Roaring Cascades Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Falling Spring Falls Barely Flowing Falling Rock Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Strong Great Falls of Dan Moderate White Falls Moderate Smith River Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Strong Panther Falls Moderate Wylie Falls Strong Styles Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 77°F Sunny
Sat 78°F Sunny
Sun 81°F Sunny
Mon 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 82°F Sunny
Wed 85°F Sunny
Thu 85°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Roanoke

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Roaring · 255 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Falls Roaring · 255 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Cascades Roaring · 255 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Meadow Creek Falls Roaring · 23 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Dismal Roaring · 141 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 Harvey Falls Strong · 581 cfs 85th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Roanoke (6 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.

Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

29.2 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Roanoke (9 waterfalls)

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

Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

22.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Roanoke

Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

8.1 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

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

Styles Falls

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

Big Falls

29.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

29.2 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

29.5 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

29.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

30.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Beaverdam Falls in Virginia, about 104 feet of drop LiDAR

Beaverdam Falls

31.1 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

36.4 miles away
Virginia
Hard
6.5 miles Unknown
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

43.2 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

44.3 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wylie Falls in Virginia LiDAR

Wylie Falls

44.8 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Harvey Falls in West Virginia LiDAR

Harvey Falls

48.8 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Great Falls of Dan in Virginia, about 193 feet of drop LiDAR

Great Falls of Dan

49.2 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

49.3 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Roanoke

Are there free waterfalls near Roanoke?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Roanoke, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Roanoke?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Roanoke, including Beaverdam Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Roanoke?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Roanoke, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Roanoke?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Roanoke, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Roanoke?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Roanoke, including Falls of Dismal.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Roanoke?

The shortest waterfall hike near Roanoke is Apple Orchard Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Roanoke?

The tallest waterfall near Roanoke is Apple Orchard Falls at 200 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Roanoke require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Roanoke?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Roanoke have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Roanoke?

The closest waterfall to Roanoke is Falling Rock Falls, approximately 8.1 miles away.

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