Waterfall Hikes Near Salem, WV

1,873 residents
New York Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Salem? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Salem. 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 39.2849°N, -80.5645°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salem

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Salem have live flow data today

Tenskwatawa Falls Moderate Tecumseh Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 83°F Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Tenskwatawa Falls Moderate · 319 cfs 59th percentile
  2. 2 Tecumseh Falls Moderate · 319 cfs 59th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Salem (1 waterfall)

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

Tecumseh Falls

1.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Salem

Tecumseh Falls

1.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Tenskwatawa Falls

40.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Salem

Are there free waterfalls near Salem?

There is 1 free waterfall near Salem, including Tecumseh Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salem?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Salem, including Tecumseh Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salem?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Salem, including Tecumseh Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salem?

The shortest waterfall hike near Salem is Tecumseh Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Salem?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Salem have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Salem?

The closest waterfall to Salem is Tecumseh Falls, approximately 38.8 miles away.

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