Waterfall Hikes Near Blacksburg, VA

71,277 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Cascades near Pembroke is the best-known waterfall hike from Blacksburg, a 66 foot falls in the Jefferson National Forest at the end of a 4 mile round trip, with a $3 parking fee per vehicle. Falls of Dismal in Giles County is barely a walk at all, a tenth of a mile down from Dismal Creek Road to a 15 foot staircase of rock ledges where you can dangle your feet in the water. Stiles Falls, listed here as Styles Falls, is a 40 foot fall on the grounds of the Alta Mons camp near Shawsville, open to day hikers from dawn to dusk who sign in and out, on a 3.3 mile round trip. The Jefferson National Forest holds many of the twenty-two falls this page counts.

Located at 37.2300°N, -80.4279°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Blacksburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 22 gauged

5 of 22 waterfalls near Blacksburg are flowing strongly today

Beaverdam Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Strong Richman Falls Strong Sandstone Falls Strong Bull Falls Barely Flowing Harvey Falls Barely Flowing Falling Rock Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Moderate White Falls Moderate Smith River Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Strong Wylie Falls Roaring Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 64°F

Aft 70°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 73°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Fri 68°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 57°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 58°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 59°F Sunny
Tue 64°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Blacksburg

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Wylie Falls Roaring · 2070 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Brooks Falls Strong · 2150 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Sandstone Falls Strong · 2150 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Richman Falls Strong · 2150 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Meadow Creek Falls Strong · 18 cfs 75th percentile
  6. 6 Smith River Falls Moderate · 23 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Blacksburg (10 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.

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

22 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Blacksburg (13 waterfalls)

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

Cascades waterfall

Cascades

13 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.7 miles 850 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

14.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Blacksburg

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

8.2 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

13 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.7 miles 850 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

14.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

22 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

25.3 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

25.7 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Great Falls of Dan in Virginia, about 193 feet of drop LiDAR

Great Falls of Dan

27 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wylie Falls in Virginia LiDAR

Wylie Falls

27.2 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

28.5 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Beaverdam Falls in Virginia, about 104 feet of drop LiDAR

Beaverdam Falls

29.4 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

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

Harvey Falls

31.3 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bull Falls in West Virginia LiDAR

Bull Falls

35.7 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

43.5 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Tory Falls in North Carolina, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Tory Falls

46 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

46 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

46.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

46.7 miles away
West Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

47.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Blacksburg

Are there free waterfalls near Blacksburg?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Blacksburg, including Beaverdam Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Blacksburg?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Blacksburg, including Brooks Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Blacksburg?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Blacksburg, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Blacksburg?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Blacksburg, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Blacksburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Blacksburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Blacksburg is Bull Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Blacksburg?

The tallest waterfall near Blacksburg is Cascades at 66 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Blacksburg require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Blacksburg?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Blacksburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Blacksburg?

The closest waterfall to Blacksburg is Big Falls, approximately 8.2 miles away.

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