Waterfall Hikes Near Mendota, VA

132 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mendota? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mendota. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.7102°N, -82.3048°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mendota

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 24 gauged

3 of 22 waterfalls near Mendota are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Strong Jones Falls Strong Laurel Falls Strong Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 93°F Sunny
Sat 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 84°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 87°F Sunny
Thu 88°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mendota

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Coon Den Falls Strong · 1900 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Jones Falls Strong · 1900 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Laurel Falls Strong · 1900 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Spivey Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 8th percentile
  5. 5 Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 8th percentile
  6. 6 Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mendota (16 waterfalls)

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

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Mendota

Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

37.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

17 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

24.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mendota

Are there free waterfalls near Mendota?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Mendota, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mendota?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mendota, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mendota?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mendota, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mendota?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Mendota, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mendota?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mendota is Abrams Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mendota?

The tallest waterfall near Mendota is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mendota?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Mendota have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mendota?

The closest waterfall to Mendota is Abrams Falls, approximately 3.7 miles away.

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