Waterfall Hikes Near Gary, WV

910 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gary? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gary. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.3619°N, -81.5415°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gary

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 14 gauged

13 waterfalls near Gary have live flow data today

Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Barely Flowing Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Barely Flowing Harvey Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 82°F Partly Sunny
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Gary

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Bull Falls Barely Flowing · 75 cfs 4th percentile
  2. 2 Harvey Falls Barely Flowing · 75 cfs 4th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 193 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 51 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Brooks Falls Barely Flowing · 1600 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Cascades Barely Flowing · 51 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gary (9 waterfalls)

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

Bull Falls

14.6 miles away
West 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
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

11.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Gary

Wylie Falls

6.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

14.6 miles away
West 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

Harvey Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Big Falls

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

Upper Falls

11.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

22.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

13.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

2.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

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

Richman Falls

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

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gary

Are there free waterfalls near Gary?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Gary, including Brooks Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gary?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gary, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gary?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gary, including Brooks Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Gary?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gary?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gary is Big Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gary?

The tallest waterfall near Gary is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gary?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Gary have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gary?

The closest waterfall to Gary is Wylie Falls, approximately 31.2 miles away.

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