Waterfall Hikes Near Lexington, VA

7,346 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Route 56 out of Lexington climbs into the best waterfall corridor in this part of Virginia. Crabtree Falls stacks 1,200 feet of drops along 3.8 miles of trail gaining over a thousand feet, and Statons Creek Falls shows from a pull-off near Vesuvius on the way. Panther Falls off Route 60 rewards three tenths of a mile with a swimming hole, dogs welcome. Over at Douthat State Park, Blue Suck Falls stretches to 6.5 miles round trip for hikers who want mileage. Twelve falls sit in range.

Located at 37.7825°N, -79.4441°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lexington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

3 of 12 waterfalls near Lexington are flowing strongly today

Apple Orchard Falls Barely Flowing Beaverdam Falls Barely Flowing Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Falling Spring Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Moderate Falling Rock Falls Moderate Gibbs Falls Barely Flowing Glenn Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Moderate Panther Falls Strong Statons Creek Falls Strong The Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 64°F

Aft 72°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 71°F Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Fri 69°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 61°F Sunny
Sun 64°F Sunny Best
Mon 66°F Sunny
Tue 69°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lexington

Updated 36 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Panther Falls Strong · 5 cfs 85th percentile
  2. 2 Statons Creek Falls Strong · 5 cfs 85th percentile
  3. 3 The Falls Strong · 18 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Crabtree Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Meadow Creek Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 53rd percentile
  6. 6 Falling Rock Falls Moderate · 13 cfs 51st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lexington (4 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.

Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

9 miles away
Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

10.3 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

15.5 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lexington (7 waterfalls)

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

Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

16.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

18.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Lexington

Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

9 miles away
Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

10.3 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

15.5 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

16.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Glenn Falls waterfall CC

Glenn Falls

17.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

18.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

21.9 miles away
Virginia
Hard
6.5 miles Unknown
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

23 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

25.5 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Beaverdam Falls in Virginia, about 104 feet of drop LiDAR

Beaverdam Falls

39.2 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

43.3 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

44.6 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lexington

Are there free waterfalls near Lexington?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Lexington, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lexington?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Lexington, including Falling Spring Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lexington?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lexington, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lexington?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lexington, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lexington?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Lexington, including Panther Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lexington?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lexington is Apple Orchard Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lexington?

The tallest waterfall near Lexington is Crabtree Falls at 1,200 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Lexington require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lexington?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Lexington have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lexington?

The closest waterfall to Lexington is Statons Creek Falls, approximately 9 miles away.

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