Waterfall Hikes Near Sugar Grove, VA

723 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sugar Grove? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sugar Grove. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.7689°N, -81.4075°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sugar Grove

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 18 gauged

4 of 17 waterfalls near Sugar Grove are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Tank Hollow Falls Moderate Carter Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Dutch Creek Falls Low Laurel Creek Falls Low Watauga Falls Low Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Strong Smith River Falls Strong Moravian Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Moderate The Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Aft 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 77°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 74°F Partly Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 81°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Sugar Grove

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Smith River Falls Strong · 15 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls of Dan Strong · 15 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Little Falls Strong · 640 cfs 85th percentile
  4. 4 Carter Falls Strong · 640 cfs 85th percentile
  5. 5 Moravian Falls Moderate · 380 cfs 42nd percentile
  6. 6 Abrams Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 39th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sugar Grove (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.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sugar Grove (11 waterfalls)

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

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Sugar Grove

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

23.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.5 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
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

40.5 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

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

47.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

49.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sugar Grove

Are there free waterfalls near Sugar Grove?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Sugar Grove, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sugar Grove?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sugar Grove?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sugar Grove, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sugar Grove?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sugar Grove, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sugar Grove?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Sugar Grove, including Falls of Dismal.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sugar Grove?

The shortest waterfall hike near Sugar Grove is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Sugar Grove?

The tallest waterfall near Sugar Grove is Moravian Falls at 35 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sugar Grove?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Sugar Grove have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sugar Grove?

The closest waterfall to Sugar Grove is The Falls, approximately 14 miles away.

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