Waterfall Hikes Near Stuart, VA

1,533 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Stuart? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Stuart. 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 36.6404°N, -80.2687°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Stuart

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Stuart have live flow data today

Big Falls Moderate Cascades Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Carter Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Moderate White Falls Moderate Smith River Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 93°F

Aft 88°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 93°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 96°F Sunny
Thu 99°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Stuart

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 32nd percentile
  2. 2 Cascades Moderate · 39 cfs 32nd percentile
  3. 3 Upper Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 32nd percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls of Dan Moderate · 7 cfs 31st percentile
  5. 5 White Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 31st percentile
  6. 6 Smith River Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 31st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Stuart (3 waterfalls)

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.

Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

46 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Stuart (11 waterfalls)

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

Great Falls of Dan

35.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

45 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

45.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Stuart

Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

33.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

35.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

46 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

45 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

45.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tory Falls

44.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

40.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

44.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

7.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

33 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Stuart

Are there free waterfalls near Stuart?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Stuart, including Carter Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Stuart?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Stuart, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Stuart?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Stuart, including Carter Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Stuart?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Stuart, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Stuart?

The shortest waterfall hike near Stuart is Big Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Stuart?

The tallest waterfall near Stuart is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Stuart?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Stuart have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Stuart?

The closest waterfall to Stuart is Smith River Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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