Waterfall Hikes Near Nickelsville, VA

360 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nickelsville? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Nickelsville. 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 36.7517°N, -82.4160°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nickelsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 14 gauged

1 of 12 waterfalls near Nickelsville is flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Roaring

Updated 14 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 93°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 88°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Nickelsville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Monkey Falls Roaring · 5170 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Coon Den Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Jones Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  5. 5 Abrams Falls Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 1st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Nickelsville (10 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 14 Waterfalls Near Nickelsville

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
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Buckeye Falls

17 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nickelsville

Are there free waterfalls near Nickelsville?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Nickelsville, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nickelsville?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Nickelsville, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nickelsville?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nickelsville, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Nickelsville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nickelsville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Nickelsville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Nickelsville?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Nickelsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Nickelsville?

The closest waterfall to Nickelsville is Abrams Falls, approximately 10.5 miles away.

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