Waterfall Hikes Near Alderson, WV

969 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Greenbrier River rolls past Alderson, and the New River country to the west supplies most of the waterfalls. Sandstone Falls spreads across the New River at the end of a quarter mile walk, dogs welcome, and Brooks Falls nearby needs no walking at all. Richman and Harvey Falls each take about a mile. For a climb, the Cascades over in Virginia drops 66 feet on a 4 mile loop gaining 700 feet. Seventeen falls fit inside the radius, and most of the close ones stay gentle.

Located at 37.7277°N, -80.6436°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Alderson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

1 of 17 waterfalls near Alderson is flowing strongly today

Beaverdam Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Falling Spring Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Barely Flowing Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Barely Flowing Harvey Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Falls of Hills Creek Barely Flowing Kanawha Falls Moderate Meadow Creek Falls Low Wylie Falls Roaring Styles Falls Low

Updated 14 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 64°F

Tod 72°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 69°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sat 57°F Partly Sunny
Sun 58°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 60°F Sunny
Tue 64°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Alderson

Updated 14 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Wylie Falls Roaring · 1790 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Kanawha Falls Moderate · 3940 cfs 43rd percentile
  3. 3 Meadow Creek Falls Low · 17 cfs 20th percentile
  4. 4 Styles Falls Low · 32 cfs 15th percentile
  5. 5 Brooks Falls Barely Flowing · 1950 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing · 1950 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Alderson (7 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.

Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

10.9 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

12.6 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Harvey Falls in West Virginia LiDAR

Harvey Falls

19.8 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Alderson (11 waterfalls)

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

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

20.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.7 miles 850 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Alderson

Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

10.9 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

12.6 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

13.3 miles away
West Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Harvey Falls in West Virginia LiDAR

Harvey Falls

19.8 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Beaverdam Falls in Virginia, about 104 feet of drop LiDAR

Beaverdam Falls

19.8 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

20.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.7 miles 850 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Bull Falls in West Virginia LiDAR

Bull Falls

20.3 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

20.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Wylie Falls in Virginia LiDAR

Wylie Falls

24.7 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

25.2 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

33.8 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Falls of Hills Creek waterfall

Falls of Hills Creek

34.8 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.3 miles 200 ft
Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

36.3 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

37.2 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

43.4 miles away
Virginia
Hard
6.5 miles Unknown
Kanawha Falls waterfall

Kanawha Falls

44.8 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

47.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Alderson

Are there free waterfalls near Alderson?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Alderson, including Beaverdam Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Alderson?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Alderson, including Brooks Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Alderson?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Alderson, including Blue Suck Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Alderson?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Alderson, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Alderson?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Alderson, including Falls of Dismal.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Alderson?

The shortest waterfall hike near Alderson is Blue Suck Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Alderson?

The tallest waterfall near Alderson is Falling Spring Falls at 80 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Alderson require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Alderson requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Alderson?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Alderson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Alderson?

The closest waterfall to Alderson is Brooks Falls, approximately 10.9 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Alderson, West Virginia

Sweet Chalybeate Spring

21.2 mi 75°F

Sweet Chalybeate Spring flows at 75 degrees Fahrenheit, emerging 21.1 degrees above ambient temperature at 2,010 feet elevation...
Old Sweet Spring

Old Sweet Spring

21.8 mi 73°F

Old Sweet Spring flows at 73°F from a site 59.3 meters from Jefferson Lane in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The spring emer...
New River White Sulphur Springs

New River White Sulphur Springs

22.4 mi 85°F

New River White Sulphur Springs produces 85-degree water that flows 30.3 degrees above ambient temperature at 1,780 feet elevat...

Layton Spring

34.2 mi 72°F

Layton Spring produces 72-degree water that flows 17.2 degrees above ambient temperature at 1,334 feet elevation in the City of...

Alum Springs

34.6 mi 72°F

Alum Springs flows at 72°F in Pulaski County, Virginia, emerging 18.4 degrees above the 53.6°F ambient temperature at 1,967 fee...

Falling Spring

37.0 mi 77°F

Falling Spring emerges at 77 degrees Fahrenheit, flowing 25 degrees above the ambient temperature in the City of Covington, Vir...

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