Waterfall Hikes Near Salem, VA

25,372 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Salem? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Salem. 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 37.2864°N, -80.0555°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salem

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near Salem have live flow data today

Apple Orchard Falls Moderate Beaverdam Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Cascades Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Falling Spring Falls Barely Flowing 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 Meadow Creek Falls Low Wylie Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 96°F

Aft 93°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 89°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 96°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 99°F Sunny
Thu 100°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Salem

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Apple Orchard Falls Moderate · 568 cfs 65th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 32nd percentile
  3. 3 Upper Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 32nd percentile
  4. 4 Cascades Moderate · 39 cfs 32nd percentile
  5. 5 Smith River Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 31st percentile
  6. 6 White Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 31st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salem (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Salem (9 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
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

44.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Salem

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
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
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

40.7 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

Beaverdam Falls

43.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

42.1 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

34.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

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

Blue Suck Falls

7.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

10.9 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

Harvey Falls

15 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

35.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

19.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Salem

Are there free waterfalls near Salem?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Salem?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Salem, including Falling Spring Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salem?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salem?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Salem?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salem?

The shortest waterfall hike near Salem is Apple Orchard Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Salem?

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

Do any waterfalls near Salem require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Salem?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Salem have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Salem?

The closest waterfall to Salem is Falling Rock Falls, approximately 12.7 miles away.

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Old Sweet Spring

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24.6 mi 73°F

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Sweet Chalybeate Spring

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Layton Spring

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Falling Spring

33.7 mi 77°F

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Alum Springs

37.9 mi 72°F

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