Waterfall Hikes Near Lake of the Woods, VA

8,356 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake of the Woods? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake of the Woods. 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 38.3343°N, -77.7599°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake of the Woods

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

2 of 12 waterfalls near Lake of the Woods are flowing strongly today

Big Rock Falls Moderate Climbing Rose Falls Moderate Dark Hollow Falls Moderate Goods Falls Moderate Lewis Spring Falls Moderate Rose River Falls Moderate Cedar Falls Strong Jones Run Falls Strong Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing South River Falls Barely Flowing Greasy Falls Barely Flowing Miller Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 83°F

Aft 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 83°F Sunny Best
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lake of the Woods

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cedar Falls Strong · 235 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Jones Run Falls Strong · 235 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Big Rock Falls Moderate · 283 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Climbing Rose Falls Moderate · 283 cfs 63rd percentile
  5. 5 Dark Hollow Falls Moderate · 283 cfs 63rd percentile
  6. 6 Goods Falls Moderate · 283 cfs 63rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake of the Woods (6 waterfalls)

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

South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

10.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

12.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

12.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Lake of the Woods

South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

10.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft
Climbing Rose Falls waterfall

Climbing Rose Falls

11.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

12.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

12.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

12.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
Dark Hollow Falls waterfall

Dark Hollow Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
1.4 miles 440 ft
Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

15 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft

Miller Falls

40.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Greasy Falls waterfall

Greasy Falls

43.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

26.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft

Goods Falls

49.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake of the Woods

Are there free waterfalls near Lake of the Woods?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Lake of the Woods, including Dry Run Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake of the Woods?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake of the Woods, including Big Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake of the Woods?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake of the Woods, including Big Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake of the Woods?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake of the Woods is Big Rock Falls at 1.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake of the Woods?

The tallest waterfall near Lake of the Woods is South River Falls at 83 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake of the Woods?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Lake of the Woods have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake of the Woods?

The closest waterfall to Lake of the Woods is South River Falls, approximately 33.6 miles away.

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