Waterfall Hikes Near Stanley, VA

1,811 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Stanley? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Stanley. 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 38.5769°N, -78.5027°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Stanley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

2 of 14 waterfalls near Stanley are flowing strongly today

Big Rock Falls Moderate Climbing Rose Falls Moderate Dark Hollow Falls Moderate Goods Falls Moderate Lewis Spring Falls Moderate Rose River Falls Moderate Cedar Falls Strong Jones Run Falls Strong Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing South River Falls Barely Flowing Greasy Falls Low Miller Falls Low Mountain Falls Moderate Niagara Falls Moderate

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Aft 92°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Stanley

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Rock Falls Moderate · 265 cfs 46th percentile
  2. 2 Climbing Rose Falls Moderate · 265 cfs 46th percentile
  3. 3 Dark Hollow Falls Moderate · 265 cfs 46th percentile
  4. 4 Goods Falls Moderate · 265 cfs 46th percentile
  5. 5 Lewis Spring Falls Moderate · 265 cfs 46th percentile
  6. 6 Rose River Falls Moderate · 265 cfs 46th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Stanley (7 waterfalls)

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

Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

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

Rose River Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

12.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

10.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Stanley

Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

15 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 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
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

12.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Climbing Rose Falls waterfall

Climbing Rose Falls

11.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

10.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

12.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

12.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Goods Falls

49.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
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

Miller Falls

40.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

26.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

45.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

22.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Stanley

Are there free waterfalls near Stanley?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Stanley, including Dry Run Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Stanley?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Stanley, including Big Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Stanley?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Stanley, including Big Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Stanley?

The shortest waterfall hike near Stanley is Big Rock Falls at 1.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Stanley?

The tallest waterfall near Stanley is South River Falls at 83 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Stanley?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Stanley have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Stanley?

The closest waterfall to Stanley is Lewis Spring Falls, approximately 5 miles away.

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Hot springs near Stanley, Virginia

Thorn Spring

37.3 mi 72°F

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