Waterfall Hikes Near Scarbro, WV

250 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Scarbro? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Scarbro. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.9503°N, -81.1665°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Scarbro

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

10 waterfalls near Scarbro have live flow data today

Brooks Falls Barely Flowing Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Falls of Hills Creek Moderate Kanawha Falls Moderate Wylie Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 81°F Patchy Fog
Sun 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 81°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Scarbro

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of Hills Creek Moderate · 254 cfs 66th percentile
  2. 2 Kanawha Falls Moderate · 12400 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Falls Moderate · 1010 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Bull Falls Moderate · 550 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Harvey Falls Moderate · 550 cfs 52nd percentile
  6. 6 Wylie Falls Barely Flowing · 1970 cfs 2nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Scarbro (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.

Kanawha Falls waterfall

Kanawha Falls

West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Scarbro (7 waterfalls)

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

Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

40 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

42.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Scarbro

Kanawha Falls waterfall

Kanawha Falls

West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

39.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

40 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

42.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

10.8 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Hills Creek waterfall

Falls of Hills Creek

West Virginia
Moderate
1.3 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

41.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Scarbro

Are there free waterfalls near Scarbro?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Scarbro, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Scarbro?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Scarbro, including Kanawha Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Scarbro?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Scarbro, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Scarbro?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Scarbro, including Brooks Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Scarbro?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Scarbro?

The shortest waterfall hike near Scarbro is Brooks Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Scarbro?

The tallest waterfall near Scarbro is Falls of Hills Creek at 63 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Scarbro?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Scarbro have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Scarbro?

The closest waterfall to Scarbro is Kanawha Falls, approximately 11.8 miles away.

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