Waterfall Hikes Near Covington, VA

5,722 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Covington? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Covington. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.7786°N, -79.9867°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Covington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 20 gauged

7 of 19 waterfalls near Covington are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 68°F

Aft 68°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 71°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Fri 68°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 57°F Sunny
Sun 60°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 64°F Sunny
Tue 66°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Covington

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Brooks Falls Strong · 2180 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Sandstone Falls Strong · 2180 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Richman Falls Strong · 2180 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Statons Creek Falls Strong · 5 cfs 85th percentile
  5. 5 Panther Falls Strong · 5 cfs 85th percentile
  6. 6 The Falls Strong · 18 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Covington (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.

Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

6 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

31.8 miles away
Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Covington (14 waterfalls)

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

Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

13.2 miles away
Virginia
Hard
6.5 miles Unknown
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

32 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Covington

Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

6 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

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

Beaverdam Falls

16 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

20.2 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

31.8 miles away
Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

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

Panther Falls

33 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

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

Falls of Hills Creek

34 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.3 miles 200 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

38.6 miles away
West Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

38.7 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

39.9 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Glenn Falls waterfall CC

Glenn Falls

40.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

41.2 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

41.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.7 miles 850 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Whitaker Falls in West Virginia, about 52 feet of drop LiDAR

Whitaker Falls

44.8 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

45 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

46.2 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Covington

Are there free waterfalls near Covington?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Covington, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Covington?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Covington?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Covington, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Covington?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Covington, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Covington?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Covington?

The shortest waterfall hike near Covington is Apple Orchard Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Covington?

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

Do any waterfalls near Covington require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Covington?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Covington have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Covington?

The closest waterfall to Covington is Falling Spring Falls, approximately 6 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Covington, Virginia

Layton Spring

4.0 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...

Falling Spring

6.7 mi 77°F

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

Healing Springs

14.3 mi 86°F

Healing Springs flows at 86 degrees Fahrenheit, producing water 34 degrees above ambient temperature at 2,218 feet elevation in...

Sweet Chalybeate Spring

17.2 mi 75°F

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

Hot Springs

17.3 mi 106°F

Hot Springs produces 106-degree water that flows 54.4 degrees above ambient temperature at 2,298 feet elevation in Bath County,...
Old Sweet Spring

Old Sweet Spring

18.0 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...

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