Waterfall Hikes Near Buckingham Courthouse, VA

272 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Buckingham Courthouse? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Buckingham Courthouse. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.5541°N, -78.5514°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Buckingham Courthouse

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

2 of 12 waterfalls near Buckingham Courthouse are flowing strongly today

Apple Orchard Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Falls Strong Jones Run Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Moderate Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing South River Falls Barely Flowing Gibbs Falls Barely Flowing Glenn Falls Barely Flowing Hyco Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Panther Falls Barely Flowing Statons Creek Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 87°F

Aft 98°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 93°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 84°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 95°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Buckingham Courthouse

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cedar Falls Strong · 235 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Jones Run Falls Strong · 235 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Crabtree Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 32nd percentile
  4. 4 The Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Apple Orchard Falls Barely Flowing · 528 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing · 18 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Buckingham Courthouse (1 waterfall)

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.

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

42.7 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Buckingham Courthouse (9 waterfalls)

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

Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

47.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

26 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

26.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

21.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Buckingham Courthouse

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

42.7 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

47.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

26 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

26.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

21.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

12.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

12.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

10.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

45.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Glenn Falls waterfall CC

Glenn Falls

48.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

13.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hyco Falls (historical)

44.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Buckingham Courthouse

Are there free waterfalls near Buckingham Courthouse?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Buckingham Courthouse, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Buckingham Courthouse?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Buckingham Courthouse, including The Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Buckingham Courthouse?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Buckingham Courthouse, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Buckingham Courthouse?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Buckingham Courthouse, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Buckingham Courthouse?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Buckingham Courthouse, including Panther Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Buckingham Courthouse?

The shortest waterfall hike near Buckingham Courthouse is Apple Orchard Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Buckingham Courthouse?

The tallest waterfall near Buckingham Courthouse is Crabtree Falls at 1,200 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Buckingham Courthouse?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Buckingham Courthouse have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Buckingham Courthouse?

The closest waterfall to Buckingham Courthouse is The Falls, approximately 26.5 miles away.

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