Waterfall Hikes Near Fries, VA

364 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fries? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fries. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.7140°N, -80.9752°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fries

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 24 gauged

23 waterfalls near Fries have live flow data today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Barely Flowing Harvey Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low 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 Moravian Falls Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Aft 89°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 77°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 74°F Partly Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Fries

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Smith River Falls Low · 12 cfs 18th percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls of Dan Low · 12 cfs 18th percentile
  3. 3 White Falls Low · 12 cfs 18th percentile
  4. 4 Moravian Falls Barely Flowing · 359 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Styles Falls Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Bull Falls Barely Flowing · 75 cfs 4th percentile

Know when to go.

Get a free email alert when waterfalls near Fries hit peak flow. We only send when conditions are worth the trip — no weekly newsletters, no spam.

Find waterfalls to hike near Fries

Have your own travel site? Embed these waterfalls for free.

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fries (5 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.

Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fries (17 waterfalls)

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

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Great Falls of Dan

47.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Fries

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

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

Little Falls

23.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

47.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

49.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Wylie Falls

6.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

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

Moravian Falls

22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

47.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

13.6 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

Bull Falls

14.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tory Falls

44.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fries

Are there free waterfalls near Fries?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fries?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Fries, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fries?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fries, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fries?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fries, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Fries?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fries?

The shortest waterfall hike near Fries is Betseys Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Fries?

The tallest waterfall near Fries is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fries?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Fries have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fries?

The closest waterfall to Fries is The Falls, approximately 7 miles away.

🏙️ Other Cities Near Fries With Waterfalls

Mount Airy, NC
10,621 residents
Radford, VA
16,379 residents
Christiansburg, VA
22,947 residents
Blacksburg, VA
71,277 residents
Martinsville, VA
13,539 residents
Statesville, NC
28,576 residents
Lewisville, NC
13,509 residents
Boone, NC
19,368 residents
Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
12,526 residents
Bristol, VA
17,036 residents
Clemmons, NC
21,281 residents
Winston-Salem, NC
427,706 residents

Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Fries, Virginia

Alum Springs

28.9 mi 72°F

Alum Springs flows at 72°F in Pulaski County, Virginia, emerging 18.4 degrees above the 53.6°F ambient temperature at 1,967 fee...
New River White Sulphur Springs

New River White Sulphur Springs

43.2 mi 85°F

New River White Sulphur Springs produces 85-degree water that flows 30.3 degrees above ambient temperature at 1,780 feet elevat...

Looking for a soak after your hike? Explore more hot springs near Fries, Virginia on SoakingSprings.

Explore Virginia springs

Where to Stay

Hotels & Lodges Booking.com

Find hotels, lodges, and B&Bs near the trailhead
Cabins & Rentals VRBO

Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Glamping Hipcamp

Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
RV Rentals Outdoorsy

Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip

Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

← → walk · Esc to stop