Waterfall Hikes Near Moorefield, WV

2,846 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Moorefield the drive west over the mountains pays off at Blackwater Falls, 57 feet of amber water at the end of a 0.4 mile walk with 100 feet of climb, dogs allowed. Swallow Falls State Park up in Maryland packs four falls onto one 1.25 mile loop, Muddy Creek at 53 feet the biggest of them, and the whole loop welcomes dogs. Seventeen falls come inside the radius. Falls of Seneca waits near the rocks that share its name, though nobody has measured a trail to it.

Located at 39.0675°N, -78.9623°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Moorefield

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

6 of 17 waterfalls near Moorefield are flowing strongly today

Blackwater Falls Roaring Dark Hollow Falls Moderate Goods Falls Moderate Lewis Spring Falls Moderate Rose River Falls Moderate Falls of Seneca Barely Flowing Gap Falls Moderate Greasy Falls Low Miller Falls Low Laurel Falls Roaring Lower Swallow Falls Roaring Muddy Creek Falls Roaring Upper Swallow Falls Roaring Tolliver Falls Roaring Mountain Falls Moderate Niagara Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Moorefield

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Blackwater Falls Roaring · 152 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Swallow Falls Roaring · 387 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Muddy Creek Falls Roaring · 387 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Swallow Falls Roaring · 387 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Tolliver Falls Roaring · 387 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Laurel Falls Roaring · 1630 cfs 95th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Moorefield (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.

Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

18.3 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

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

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

Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

29.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

26.1 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Moorefield

Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

18.3 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

45.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Seneca waterfall

Falls of Seneca

33 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Goods Falls

49.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

29.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

26.1 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

29.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

29.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

22.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

17.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
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
Gap Falls waterfall

Gap Falls

25.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Miller Falls

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

Lewis Spring Falls

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

High Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
6.8 miles 800 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Moorefield

Are there free waterfalls near Moorefield?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Moorefield, including Blackwater Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Moorefield?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Moorefield, including Blackwater Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Moorefield?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Moorefield, including Blackwater Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Moorefield?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Moorefield, including Blackwater Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Moorefield?

The shortest waterfall hike near Moorefield is Blackwater Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Moorefield?

The tallest waterfall near Moorefield is Lewis Spring Falls at 81 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Moorefield?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Moorefield have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Moorefield?

The closest waterfall to Moorefield is Blackwater Falls, approximately 24.3 miles away.

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