Waterfall Hikes Near Atkins, VA

1,028 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Atkins? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Atkins. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.8659°N, -81.4045°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Atkins

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 17 gauged

2 of 16 waterfalls near Atkins are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Tank Hollow Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Low Laurel Creek Falls Low Watauga Falls Low Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Strong Little Falls Strong Moravian Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Moderate Wylie Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Moderate

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 79°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 76°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Atkins

Updated 26 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Little Falls Strong · 634 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls of Dan Strong · 15 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 The Falls Moderate · 731 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Big Falls Moderate · 217 cfs 36th percentile
  5. 5 Tank Hollow Falls Moderate · 217 cfs 36th percentile
  6. 6 Silvervale Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 29th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Atkins (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.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Atkins (10 waterfalls)

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

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Atkins

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

23.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

6.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

47.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Atkins

Are there free waterfalls near Atkins?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Atkins, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Atkins?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Atkins, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Atkins?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Atkins, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Atkins?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Atkins, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Atkins?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Atkins, including Falls of Dismal.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Atkins?

The shortest waterfall hike near Atkins is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Atkins?

The tallest waterfall near Atkins is Moravian Falls at 35 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Atkins?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Atkins have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Atkins?

The closest waterfall to Atkins is The Falls, approximately 18.6 miles away.

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