Waterfall Hikes Near Lovingston, VA

382 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lovingston? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lovingston. 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 37.7605°N, -78.8688°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lovingston

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

2 of 12 waterfalls near Lovingston are flowing strongly today

Apple Orchard Falls Barely Flowing Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Falls Strong Jones Run Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Moderate Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing South River Falls Barely Flowing Gibbs Falls Barely Flowing Glenn Falls Barely Flowing Panther Falls Barely Flowing Statons Creek Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 94°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 87°F Sunny
Thu 90°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lovingston

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 Crabtree Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 32nd percentile
  4. 4 The Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Apple Orchard Falls Barely Flowing · 528 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing · 237 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lovingston (1 waterfall)

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.

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

42.7 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lovingston (10 waterfalls)

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

Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

47.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

21.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

26 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

13.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Lovingston

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

42.7 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

47.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

21.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

26 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glenn Falls waterfall CC

Glenn Falls

48.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

13.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

26.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

45.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

12.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

12.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

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

Blue Suck Falls

38.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lovingston

Are there free waterfalls near Lovingston?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Lovingston, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lovingston?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Lovingston, including The Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lovingston?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lovingston, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lovingston?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lovingston, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lovingston?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lovingston?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lovingston is Apple Orchard Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lovingston?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lovingston?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Lovingston have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lovingston?

The closest waterfall to Lovingston is The Falls, approximately 3 miles away.

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