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

1 of 5 waterfalls near Whitesburg is flowing strongly today

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

Updated 33 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny · 97°F

Wed 97°F Patchy Fog then Sunny Best

Thu 96°F Patchy Fog then Sunny

Fri 95°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Ind 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 93°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Tue 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

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Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Whitesburg

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

Falls of Buffalo

30.8 miles away

Kentucky

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

11.2 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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