Waterfall Hikes Near Ripplemead, VA

275 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ripplemead? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ripplemead. 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 37.3390°N, -80.6883°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ripplemead

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

18 waterfalls near Ripplemead 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 Barely Flowing White Falls Barely Flowing Smith River Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 92°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 79°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 Ripplemead

Updated about 1 hour 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 · 11 cfs 6th 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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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ripplemead (9 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

All 18 Waterfalls Near Ripplemead

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
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

13.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 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
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

14.6 miles away
West 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
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

35.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

36.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Beaverdam Falls

40.6 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

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
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

47.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ripplemead

Are there free waterfalls near Ripplemead?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Ripplemead, including Brooks Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ripplemead?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ripplemead, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ripplemead?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ripplemead, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ripplemead?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ripplemead?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ripplemead is Beaverdam Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ripplemead?

The tallest waterfall near Ripplemead is Cascades at 66 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Ripplemead require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ripplemead?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Ripplemead have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ripplemead?

The closest waterfall to Ripplemead is Cascades, approximately 6.1 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Ripplemead, Virginia

New River White Sulphur Springs

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Alum Springs

13.7 mi 72°F

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Old Sweet Spring

Old Sweet Spring

33.2 mi 73°F

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Sweet Chalybeate Spring

34.0 mi 75°F

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Layton Spring

55.1 mi 72°F

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Falling Spring

57.9 mi 77°F

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