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

4 of 17 waterfalls near Roanoke are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 87°F

Tue 94°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 87°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Roanoke

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Strong · 446 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Cascades Strong · 446 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Falls Strong · 446 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Meadow Creek Falls Strong · 21 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Beaverdam Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 44th percentile
  6. 6 Apple Orchard Falls Moderate · 650 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Roanoke (1 waterfall)

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

47 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

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Roanoke

Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

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

Meadow Creek Falls

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

Styles Falls

42.8 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

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

White Falls

36.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

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

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

38.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Beaverdam Falls

26.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

48.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

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

Falls of Dismal

27.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

37.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

33.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

23.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

8.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 is 1 easy waterfall hike near Roanoke, including Falling Spring 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 0.4 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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