Waterfall Hikes Near Massanutten, VA

2,368 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Staying at Massanutten puts the falls of Shenandoah National Park an easy morning away across the valley. Dark Hollow Falls is the one everyone does first, 70 feet of cascades in 1.4 miles, with 440 feet to climb on the way back up. Rose River Falls makes a 4 mile loop and takes dogs. So does Lewis Spring Falls, 81 feet at the end of a 3.3 mile loop with 990 feet of gain. Seventeen falls ring the resort within fifty miles.

Located at 38.4115°N, -78.7270°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Massanutten

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

10 of 17 waterfalls near Massanutten are flowing strongly today

Big Rock Falls Roaring Climbing Rose Falls Roaring Dark Hollow Falls Roaring Goods Falls Roaring Lewis Spring Falls Roaring Rose River Falls Roaring Cedar Falls Roaring Jones Run Falls Roaring Crabtree Falls Moderate Dry Run Falls Roaring South River Falls Roaring Gibbs Falls Barely Flowing Glenn Falls Barely Flowing Greasy Falls Moderate Miller Falls Moderate Mountain Falls Moderate The Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 82°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 75°F Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Lab 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 84°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 76°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Massanutten

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 South River Falls Roaring · 31 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Cedar Falls Roaring · 227 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Jones Run Falls Roaring · 227 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Dry Run Falls Roaring · 31 cfs 96th percentile
  5. 5 Rose River Falls Roaring · 349 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 Lewis Spring Falls Roaring · 349 cfs 94th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Massanutten (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.

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

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

Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

12.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
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
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

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

Big Rock Falls

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

Lewis Spring Falls

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

All 17 Waterfalls Near Massanutten

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
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

26.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

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

Big Rock Falls

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

Lewis Spring Falls

15 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft
Dark Hollow Falls waterfall

Dark Hollow Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
1.4 miles 440 ft
Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
Climbing Rose Falls waterfall

Climbing Rose Falls

11.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Goods Falls

49.7 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
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

42.7 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Miller Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

47.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 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
Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

45.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Massanutten

Are there free waterfalls near Massanutten?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Massanutten, including Dry Run Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Massanutten?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Massanutten?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Massanutten, including Big Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Massanutten?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Massanutten, including Big Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Massanutten?

The shortest waterfall hike near Massanutten is Big Rock Falls at 1.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Massanutten?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Massanutten?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Massanutten have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Massanutten?

The closest waterfall to Massanutten is Cedar Falls, approximately 8.7 miles away.

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