Waterfall Hikes Near Winchester, VA

86,813 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Shenandoah National Park holds Winchester's best water, out at the limit of a fifty mile drive. Dark Hollow Falls stacks seventy feet of cascades into a 1.4 mile round trip, and the 440 foot climb waits for the walk out. Rose River loops four miles past a 67 footer, dog friendly. Closer to town, the little Niagara Falls takes half a mile. Climbing Rose Falls gains 500 feet over three miles. Eleven falls in all, with March through June bringing the strongest flow.

Located at 39.1735°N, -78.1746°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Winchester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

11 waterfalls near Winchester have live flow data today

Big Rock Falls Low Climbing Rose Falls Low Dark Hollow Falls Low Goods Falls Low Lewis Spring Falls Low Rose River Falls Low Greasy Falls Barely Flowing Miller Falls Barely Flowing Mountain Falls Barely Flowing Niagara Falls Moderate The Cascade Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 69°F Cloudy
Tue 74°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Wed 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 85°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 69°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 68°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Winchester

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Niagara Falls Moderate · 192 cfs 39th percentile
  2. 2 The Cascade Moderate · 7 cfs 32nd percentile
  3. 3 Big Rock Falls Low · 227 cfs 20th percentile
  4. 4 Climbing Rose Falls Low · 227 cfs 20th percentile
  5. 5 Dark Hollow Falls Low · 227 cfs 20th percentile
  6. 6 Goods Falls Low · 227 cfs 20th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Winchester (2 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.

Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

29.1 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 11 Waterfalls Near Winchester

Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

11.4 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Miller Falls in Virginia, about 396 feet of drop LiDAR

Miller Falls

20.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Greasy Falls waterfall

Greasy Falls

23.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

29.1 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Goods Falls in Virginia LiDAR

Goods Falls

29.5 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Climbing Rose Falls waterfall

Climbing Rose Falls

40.1 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

41.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
Dark Hollow Falls waterfall

Dark Hollow Falls

42.5 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
1.4 miles 440 ft
Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

43.5 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

43.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Maryland, about 158 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

44.3 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Winchester

Are there free waterfalls near Winchester?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Winchester, including Goods Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Winchester?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Winchester, including Niagara Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Winchester?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Winchester, including Big Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Winchester?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Winchester, including Big Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Winchester?

The shortest waterfall hike near Winchester is Big Rock Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Winchester?

The tallest waterfall near Winchester is Lewis Spring Falls at 81 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Winchester?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Winchester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Winchester?

The closest waterfall to Winchester is Mountain Falls, approximately 11.4 miles away.

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