Waterfall Hikes Near Floyd, VA

570 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Floyd? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Floyd. 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 36.9118°N, -80.3184°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Floyd

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

18 waterfalls near Floyd have live flow data today

Beaverdam Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Low White Falls Low Smith River Falls Low Hidden Falls Moderate Lower Cascade Falls Moderate Window Falls Moderate Upper Cascade Falls Moderate Tory Falls Moderate Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Aft 90°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 73°F Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 74°F Partly Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Floyd

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tory Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 31st percentile
  2. 2 Upper Cascade Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 31st percentile
  3. 3 Hidden Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 31st percentile
  4. 4 Lower Cascade Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 31st percentile
  5. 5 Window Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 31st percentile
  6. 6 Smith River Falls Low · 12 cfs 18th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Floyd (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.

Tory Falls

44.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Floyd (11 waterfalls)

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

Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

35.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Great Falls of Dan

47.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Floyd

Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

49.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

35.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

47.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

47.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tory Falls

44.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

42.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

13.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

11.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

46.7 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
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Beaverdam Falls

40.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

6.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Floyd

Are there free waterfalls near Floyd?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Floyd, including Falling Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Floyd?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Floyd, including Lower Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Floyd?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Floyd, including Cascades.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Floyd?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Floyd, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Floyd?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Floyd?

The shortest waterfall hike near Floyd is Beaverdam Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Floyd?

The tallest waterfall near Floyd is Cascades at 66 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Floyd require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Floyd?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Floyd have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Floyd?

The closest waterfall to Floyd is Smith River Falls, approximately 10 miles away.

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