Waterfall Hikes Near Clifton Forge, VA

3,541 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Clifton Forge? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Clifton Forge. 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 37.8232°N, -79.8250°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Clifton Forge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 17 gauged

16 waterfalls near Clifton Forge have live flow data today

Apple Orchard Falls Barely Flowing Beaverdam Falls Barely Flowing Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Falling Spring Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Moderate Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Hills Creek Barely Flowing Gibbs Falls Barely Flowing Glenn Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing Panther Falls Barely Flowing Statons Creek Falls Barely Flowing Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 95°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 81°F Rain Showers Likely
Lab 82°F Partly Sunny
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Clifton Forge

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Crabtree Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 32nd percentile
  2. 2 Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 8th percentile
  3. 3 The Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 Apple Orchard Falls Barely Flowing · 528 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Beaverdam Falls Barely Flowing · 26 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing · 237 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Clifton Forge (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.

Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

5.8 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Clifton Forge (12 waterfalls)

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

Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

38.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

21.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

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

Panther Falls

26 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Clifton Forge

Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

38.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

5.8 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Beaverdam Falls

40.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

21.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

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

Panther Falls

26 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

36.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

13.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

46.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glenn Falls waterfall CC

Glenn Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

47.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Falls of Hills Creek waterfall

Falls of Hills Creek

45.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.3 miles 200 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

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

Richman Falls

3.2 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
6.8 miles 800 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

2.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Whitaker Falls

12.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Clifton Forge

Are there free waterfalls near Clifton Forge?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Clifton Forge, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Clifton Forge?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Clifton Forge, including Falling Spring Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Clifton Forge?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Clifton Forge, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Clifton Forge?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Clifton Forge, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Clifton Forge?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Clifton Forge, including Panther Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Clifton Forge?

The shortest waterfall hike near Clifton Forge is Apple Orchard Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Clifton Forge?

The tallest waterfall near Clifton Forge is Crabtree Falls at 1,200 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Clifton Forge require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Clifton Forge?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Clifton Forge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Clifton Forge?

The closest waterfall to Clifton Forge is Blue Suck Falls, approximately 4.1 miles away.

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Falling Spring

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19.0 mi 72°F

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