Waterfall Hikes Near Damascus, VA

767 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Damascus? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Damascus. 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 36.6326°N, -81.7891°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Damascus

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 22 gauged

20 waterfalls near Damascus have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Low Monkey Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 91°F Sunny
Sat 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 85°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Damascus

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Falls Low · 542 cfs 11th percentile
  2. 2 Crystal Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Abrams Falls Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Coon Den Falls Barely Flowing · 403 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Damascus (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Damascus (15 waterfalls)

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

Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Damascus

Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 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
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

37.5 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
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

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

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

49.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

24.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Damascus

Are there free waterfalls near Damascus?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Damascus, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Damascus?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Damascus, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Damascus?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Damascus, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Damascus?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Damascus, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Damascus?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Damascus, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Damascus?

The shortest waterfall hike near Damascus is Abrams Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Damascus?

The tallest waterfall near Damascus is Linville Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Damascus?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near Damascus have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Damascus?

The closest waterfall to Damascus is Gentry Creek Falls, approximately 6.7 miles away.

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