Waterfall Hikes Near Wise, VA

2,962 residents

New York Time Zone

5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wise? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wise. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.9767°N, -82.5809°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wise

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Wise is flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Roaring

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 80°F Chance Rain Showers

Lab 80°F Mostly Sunny Best

Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny

Thu 83°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wise (2 waterfalls)

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Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

17 miles away

Tennessee

Hard

8.0 miles 2 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Wise

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

37.5 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.5 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.9 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

5.0 miles 675 ft

Buckeye Falls

17 miles away

Tennessee

Hard

8.0 miles 2 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wise

Are there free waterfalls near Wise?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Wise, including Buckeye Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wise?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wise, including Buckeye Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wise?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wise?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Wise?

The tallest waterfall near Wise is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wise?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Wise have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wise?

The closest waterfall to Wise is Tank Hollow Falls, approximately 19.8 miles away.

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