Waterfall Hikes Near McDowell, KY

516 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near McDowell? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of McDowell. 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 37.4590°N, -82.7340°W

Map of Waterfalls Near McDowell

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

2 of 4 waterfalls near McDowell are flowing strongly today

Caney Falls Strong Lick Falls Strong Falls of Buffalo Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 94°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 85°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 89°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near McDowell

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Caney Falls Strong · 45 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Lick Falls Strong · 45 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Falls of Buffalo Barely Flowing · 43 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing · 196 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around McDowell (2 waterfalls)

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

Lick Falls waterfall

Lick Falls

31.9 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near McDowell

Caney Falls waterfall

Caney Falls

35.4 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Buffalo

45.3 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lick Falls waterfall

Lick Falls

31.9 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near McDowell

Are there free waterfalls near McDowell?

There are 2 free waterfalls near McDowell, including Lick Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in McDowell?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near McDowell, including Lick Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near McDowell?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near McDowell, including Lick Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near McDowell?

The shortest waterfall hike near McDowell is Caney Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around McDowell?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near McDowell have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to McDowell?

The closest waterfall to McDowell is Caney Falls, approximately 39 miles away.

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