Waterfall Hikes Near Lynchburg, VA

128,849 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Crabtree Falls is the trip everyone in Lynchburg should make once, 1,200 feet of cascades stacked down the mountain over a 3.8 mile round trip, dogs allowed. Panther Falls is the summer answer, 0.3 miles to swimming holes on the Pedlar River. Apple Orchard Falls climbs 1,000 feet in 2.5 miles to a 200 foot drop near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Statons Creek Falls shows itself from the road. Nine falls land in the fifty mile circle northwest of town.

Located at 37.4003°N, -79.1909°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lynchburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

2 of 9 waterfalls near Lynchburg are flowing strongly today

Apple Orchard 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 Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Thu 72°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Fri 69°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 64°F Sunny
Sun 64°F Sunny
Mon 67°F Sunny
Tue 69°F Sunny
Vet 66°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Lynchburg

Updated about 1 hour 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 Lynchburg (3 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.

Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

19.1 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

30.1 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lynchburg (5 waterfalls)

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

Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

26.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Lynchburg

Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

19.1 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

20.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Glenn Falls waterfall CC

Glenn Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

26.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

30.1 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

31 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

36.6 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

43.7 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lynchburg

Are there free waterfalls near Lynchburg?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Lynchburg, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lynchburg?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Lynchburg, including Gibbs Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lynchburg?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lynchburg, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lynchburg?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lynchburg, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lynchburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lynchburg?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Lynchburg?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lynchburg?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Lynchburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lynchburg?

The closest waterfall to Lynchburg is Panther Falls, approximately 19.1 miles away.

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