Waterfall Hikes Near Summersville, WV

3,415 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Summersville? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Summersville. 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 38.2864°N, -80.8409°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Summersville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 13 gauged

12 waterfalls near Summersville have live flow data today

Brooks Falls Barely Flowing Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Barely Flowing Harvey Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Hills Creek Barely Flowing Kanawha Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Barely Flowing Tenskwatawa Falls Barely Flowing Tecumseh Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Tod 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 81°F Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 78°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 82°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Summersville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kanawha Falls Barely Flowing · 2090 cfs 2nd percentile
  2. 2 Bull Falls Barely Flowing · 74 cfs 1st percentile
  3. 3 Harvey Falls Barely Flowing · 74 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 Brooks Falls Barely Flowing · 1600 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Hills Creek Barely Flowing · 114 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Lower Falls Barely Flowing · 278 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Summersville (1 waterfall)

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.

Kanawha Falls waterfall

Kanawha Falls

20.9 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Summersville (9 waterfalls)

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

Falls of Hills Creek waterfall

Falls of Hills Creek

45.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.3 miles 200 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

2.5 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

All 13 Waterfalls Near Summersville

Kanawha Falls waterfall

Kanawha Falls

20.9 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Falls of Hills Creek waterfall

Falls of Hills Creek

45.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.3 miles 200 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

3.2 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
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

22.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tenskwatawa Falls

31.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

14.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Whitaker Falls

12.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tecumseh Falls

44.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Wylie Falls

6.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

48.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

2.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
5.6 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Summersville

Are there free waterfalls near Summersville?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Summersville, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Summersville?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Summersville, including Kanawha Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Summersville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Summersville?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Summersville, including Brooks Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Summersville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Summersville is Brooks Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Summersville?

The tallest waterfall near Summersville is Falls of Hills Creek at 63 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Summersville?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Summersville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Summersville?

The closest waterfall to Summersville is Kanawha Falls, approximately 22.3 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Summersville, West Virginia

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Minnehaha Springs

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Old Sweet Spring

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Falling Spring

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