Waterfall Hikes Near Whitesburg, KY

2,153 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Whitesburg? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Whitesburg. 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 37.1183°N, -82.8230°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Whitesburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

3 of 5 waterfalls near Whitesburg are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Big Falls Strong Tank Hollow Falls Strong Falls of Buffalo Moderate Monkey Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 88°F

Mon 89°F Patchy Fog
Tue 83°F Patchy Fog
Wed 88°F Sunny Best
Thu 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 82°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Whitesburg

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Strong · 1430 cfs 75th percentile
  2. 2 Monkey Falls Strong · 863 cfs 75th percentile
  3. 3 Tank Hollow Falls Strong · 1430 cfs 75th percentile
  4. 4 Falls of Buffalo Moderate · 290 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Abrams Falls Moderate · 19 cfs 25th percentile

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

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

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

41.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Whitesburg

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

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

Monkey Falls

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

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Falls of Buffalo

42.1 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

34 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Whitesburg

Are there free waterfalls near Whitesburg?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Whitesburg?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Whitesburg?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Whitesburg, including Abrams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Whitesburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Whitesburg is Abrams Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Whitesburg?

The tallest waterfall near Whitesburg is Abrams Falls at 20 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Whitesburg?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Whitesburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Whitesburg?

The closest waterfall to Whitesburg is Tank Hollow Falls, approximately 37 miles away.

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