Waterfall Hikes Near New River, VA

387 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New River? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New River. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.1408°N, -80.5930°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New River

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 20 gauged

20 waterfalls near New River have live flow data today

Beaverdam Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Barely Flowing Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Barely Flowing Harvey Falls Barely Flowing Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Low White Falls Low Smith River Falls Low Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 92°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 78°F Partly Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near New River

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Smith River Falls Low · 12 cfs 18th percentile
  2. 2 White Falls Low · 12 cfs 18th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls of Dan Low · 12 cfs 18th percentile
  4. 4 Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 8th percentile
  5. 5 Bull Falls Barely Flowing · 75 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Harvey Falls Barely Flowing · 75 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New River (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around New River (11 waterfalls)

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

Cascades waterfall

Cascades

11.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

11.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

35.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near New River

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

13.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

11.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

11.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

35.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Wylie Falls

6.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

47.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

49.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

14.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

47.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

46.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

36.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Beaverdam Falls

40.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

22.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

2.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

3.2 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tory Falls

44.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New River

Are there free waterfalls near New River?

There are 9 free waterfalls near New River, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New River?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near New River, including Lower Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New River?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near New River, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New River?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near New River, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near New River?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near New River, including Falls of Dismal.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New River?

The shortest waterfall hike near New River is Beaverdam Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near New River?

The tallest waterfall near New River is Cascades at 66 feet.

Do any waterfalls near New River require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near New River requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around New River?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near New River have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to New River?

The closest waterfall to New River is Big Falls, approximately 5.6 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near New River, Virginia

New River White Sulphur Springs

New River White Sulphur Springs

8.4 mi 85°F

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Alum Springs

10.0 mi 72°F

Alum Springs flows at 72°F in Pulaski County, Virginia, emerging 18.4 degrees above the 53.6°F ambient temperature at 1,967 fee...
Old Sweet Spring

Old Sweet Spring

38.8 mi 73°F

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Sweet Chalybeate Spring

39.7 mi 75°F

Sweet Chalybeate Spring flows at 75 degrees Fahrenheit, emerging 21.1 degrees above ambient temperature at 2,010 feet elevation...

Layton Spring

60.7 mi 72°F

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