Waterfall Hikes Near Terra Alta, WV

2,040 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Terra Alta sits high in Preston County, a short drive from Swallow Falls State Park across the Maryland line. The park's 1.25 mile loop strings together Muddy Creek Falls at 53 feet and both Swallow falls, with little Tolliver thrown in at 5 feet, dogs allowed the whole way. Blackwater Falls lies south, 57 feet reached by a walk under half a mile. Ohiopyle waits north in Pennsylvania with 30 foot Cucumber Falls close to its parking. Seventeen falls in three states fit inside this one radius.

Located at 39.4442°N, -79.5435°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Terra Alta

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

14 of 17 waterfalls near Terra Alta are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Roaring Blackwater Falls Roaring Cole Run Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Creek Falls Roaring Cucumber Falls Roaring Jonathan Run Falls Roaring Ohiopyle Falls Roaring Sugar Run Falls Roaring Falls of Seneca Barely Flowing Gap Falls Roaring Lower Swallow Falls Roaring Muddy Creek Falls Roaring Upper Swallow Falls Roaring Tolliver Falls Roaring Niagara Falls Moderate

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Tod 80°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Terra Alta

Updated 41 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Creek Falls Roaring · 3900 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Cucumber Falls Roaring · 3320 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Jonathan Run Falls Roaring · 3320 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Ohiopyle Falls Roaring · 3320 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Sugar Run Falls Roaring · 3320 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Blackwater Falls Roaring · 152 cfs 98th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Terra Alta (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.

Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

18.3 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Terra Alta (14 waterfalls)

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

Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

26.1 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

29.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

29.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

29.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Terra Alta

Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

26.1 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

29.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

29.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

29.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gap Falls waterfall

Gap Falls

25.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

18.3 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Cucumber Falls waterfall

Cucumber Falls

37.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ohiopyle Falls waterfall

Ohiopyle Falls

38 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Jonathan Run Falls waterfall

Jonathan Run Falls

36.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Sugar Run Falls waterfall

Sugar Run Falls

36.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Seneca waterfall

Falls of Seneca

33 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

17.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cole Run Falls waterfall

Cole Run Falls

41.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Creek Falls waterfall

Creek Falls

28.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
6.8 miles 800 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

34.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
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 Terra Alta

Are there free waterfalls near Terra Alta?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Terra Alta, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Terra Alta?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Terra Alta, including Blackwater Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Terra Alta?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Terra Alta, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Terra Alta?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Terra Alta, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Terra Alta?

The shortest waterfall hike near Terra Alta is Adams Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Terra Alta?

The tallest waterfall near Terra Alta is Blackwater Falls at 57 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Terra Alta?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Terra Alta have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Terra Alta?

The closest waterfall to Terra Alta is Tolliver Falls, approximately 7.7 miles away.

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