Waterfall Hikes Near Wheelwright, KY

850 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wheelwright? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wheelwright. 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 37.3392°N, -82.7186°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wheelwright

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

1 of 4 waterfalls near Wheelwright is flowing strongly today

Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Buffalo Strong Monkey Falls Low

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 92°F

Wed 92°F Sunny Best
Thu 94°F Sunny
Fri 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 90°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Wheelwright

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of Buffalo Strong · 93 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Monkey Falls Low · 563 cfs 24th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 242 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing · 242 cfs 0th percentile

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

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

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Wheelwright

Falls of Buffalo

30.8 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

44.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

14 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wheelwright

Are there free waterfalls near Wheelwright?

There is 1 free waterfall near Wheelwright, including Tank Hollow Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wheelwright?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Wheelwright, including Tank Hollow Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wheelwright?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Wheelwright, including Tank Hollow Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wheelwright?

The shortest waterfall hike near Wheelwright is Big Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wheelwright?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Wheelwright have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wheelwright?

The closest waterfall to Wheelwright is Falls of Buffalo, approximately 35.6 miles away.

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