Waterfall Hikes Near Stephens City, VA

2,107 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Stephens City? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Stephens City. 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 39.0902°N, -78.2230°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Stephens City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

3 of 13 waterfalls near Stephens City are flowing strongly today

Big Rock Falls Moderate Climbing Rose Falls Moderate Dark Hollow Falls Moderate Goods Falls Moderate Lewis Spring Falls Moderate Rose River Falls Moderate Cedar Falls Low Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing South River Falls Barely Flowing Greasy Falls Strong Miller Falls Strong Mountain Falls Barely Flowing Niagara Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 93°F

Sat 79°F Patchy Fog
Sun 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 93°F Sunny Best
Wed 98°F Sunny
Thu 100°F Sunny
Fri 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Stephens City

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Niagara Falls Roaring · 143 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Greasy Falls Strong · 497 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Miller Falls Strong · 497 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Big Rock Falls Moderate · 374 cfs 63rd percentile
  5. 5 Climbing Rose Falls Moderate · 374 cfs 63rd percentile
  6. 6 Dark Hollow Falls Moderate · 374 cfs 63rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Stephens City (6 waterfalls)

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

Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

37.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Stephens City

Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

49.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Miller Falls

20.5 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Greasy Falls waterfall

Greasy Falls

22.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Goods Falls

28.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

37.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Climbing Rose Falls waterfall

Climbing Rose Falls

33.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

34.9 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
Dark Hollow Falls waterfall

Dark Hollow Falls

36.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
1.4 miles 440 ft
Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

37.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

37.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

46.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

46.5 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

47.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Stephens City

Are there free waterfalls near Stephens City?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Stephens City, including Dry Run Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Stephens City?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Stephens City, including Big Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Stephens City?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Stephens City, including Big Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Stephens City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Stephens City is Big Rock Falls at 1.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Stephens City?

The tallest waterfall near Stephens City is South River Falls at 83 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Stephens City?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Stephens City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Stephens City?

The closest waterfall to Stephens City is Mountain Falls, approximately 10.2 miles away.

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