Waterfall Hikes Near Stuart, VA

1,533 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Stuart? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Stuart. 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 36.6404°N, -80.2687°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Stuart

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

5 of 17 waterfalls near Stuart are flowing strongly today

Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Strong White Falls Strong Smith River Falls Strong Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Low Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 82°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 90°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Stuart

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Smith River Falls Strong · 16 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 White Falls Strong · 16 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls of Dan Strong · 16 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Carter Falls Strong · 623 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Strong · 623 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Meadow Creek Falls Low · 11 cfs 17th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Stuart (3 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.

Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Stuart (11 waterfalls)

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

Great Falls of Dan

47.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

42.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Stuart

Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

49.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

47.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

42.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tory Falls

44.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

47.9 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
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

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

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

13.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

23.9 miles away
North Carolina
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Stuart

Are there free waterfalls near Stuart?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Stuart, including Carter Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Stuart?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Stuart, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Stuart?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Stuart, including Carter Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Stuart?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Stuart, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Stuart?

The shortest waterfall hike near Stuart is Big Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Stuart?

The tallest waterfall near Stuart is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Stuart?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Stuart have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Stuart?

The closest waterfall to Stuart is Smith River Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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