Waterfall Hikes Near North Shore, VA

3,588 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Shore? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Shore. 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 37.0783°N, -79.6525°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Shore

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

9 waterfalls near North Shore have live flow data today

Apple Orchard Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing Panther Falls Barely Flowing White Falls Low Smith River Falls Low Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 98°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 89°F Sunny
Thu 93°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near North Shore

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 White Falls Low · 12 cfs 18th percentile
  2. 2 Smith River Falls Low · 12 cfs 18th percentile
  3. 3 Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 8th percentile
  4. 4 Styles Falls Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Apple Orchard Falls Barely Flowing · 528 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 51 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around North Shore (4 waterfalls)

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

Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

35.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

45.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

26 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near North Shore

Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

46.7 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
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

45.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

47.9 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
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

26 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
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

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

Big Falls

13.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near North Shore

Are there free waterfalls near North Shore?

There are 5 free waterfalls near North Shore, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Shore?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near North Shore, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Shore?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near North Shore, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near North Shore?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near North Shore, including Panther Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Shore?

The shortest waterfall hike near North Shore is Apple Orchard Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near North Shore?

The tallest waterfall near North Shore is Apple Orchard Falls at 200 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around North Shore?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near North Shore have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to North Shore?

The closest waterfall to North Shore is Falling Rock Falls, approximately 14.6 miles away.

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