Waterfall Hikes Near Terra Alta, WV

2,040 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Terra Alta sits high in Preston County, a short drive from Swallow Falls State Park across the Maryland line. The park's 1.25 mile loop strings together Muddy Creek Falls at 53 feet and both Swallow falls, with little Tolliver thrown in at 5 feet, dogs allowed the whole way. Blackwater Falls lies south, 57 feet reached by a walk under half a mile. Ohiopyle waits north in Pennsylvania with 30 foot Cucumber Falls close to its parking. Seventeen falls in three states fit inside this one radius.

Located at 39.4442°N, -79.5435°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Terra Alta

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

1 of 17 waterfalls near Terra Alta is flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Moderate Blackwater Falls Moderate Cole Run Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Creek Falls Moderate Cucumber Falls Moderate Jonathan Run Falls Moderate Ohiopyle Falls Moderate Sugar Run Falls Moderate Falls of Seneca Barely Flowing Gap Falls Roaring Lower Swallow Falls Moderate Muddy Creek Falls Moderate Upper Swallow Falls Moderate Tolliver Falls Moderate Niagara Falls Moderate

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 79°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 75°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 78°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 75°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Terra Alta

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Gap Falls Roaring · 851 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Niagara Falls Moderate · 213 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Blackwater Falls Moderate · 80 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Cucumber Falls Moderate · 1520 cfs 55th percentile
  5. 5 Jonathan Run Falls Moderate · 1520 cfs 55th percentile
  6. 6 Ohiopyle Falls Moderate · 1520 cfs 55th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Terra Alta (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.

Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

30.1 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Terra Alta (14 waterfalls)

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

Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

20.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

20.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

20.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Terra Alta

Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

20.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

20.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

20.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gap Falls waterfall

Gap Falls

24.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

30.1 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Cucumber Falls waterfall

Cucumber Falls

46.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ohiopyle Falls waterfall

Ohiopyle Falls

46.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Jonathan Run Falls waterfall

Jonathan Run Falls

45 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Sugar Run Falls waterfall

Sugar Run Falls

44.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Seneca waterfall

Falls of Seneca

44.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

48.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cole Run Falls waterfall

Cole Run Falls

49.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Creek Falls waterfall

Creek Falls

27.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

24.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
6.8 miles 800 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

43.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

46.8 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Terra Alta

Are there free waterfalls near Terra Alta?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Terra Alta, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Terra Alta?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Terra Alta, including Blackwater Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Terra Alta?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Terra Alta, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Terra Alta?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Terra Alta, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Terra Alta?

The shortest waterfall hike near Terra Alta is Adams Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Terra Alta?

The tallest waterfall near Terra Alta is Blackwater Falls at 57 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Terra Alta?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Terra Alta have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Terra Alta?

The closest waterfall to Terra Alta is Tolliver Falls, approximately 7.7 miles away.

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