Waterfall Hikes Near War, WV

672 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near War? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of War. 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 37.3040°N, -81.6802°W

Map of Waterfalls Near War

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 10 gauged

9 waterfalls near War have live flow data today

Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Bull Falls Barely Flowing Harvey Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near War

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bull Falls Barely Flowing · 75 cfs 4th percentile
  2. 2 Harvey Falls Barely Flowing · 75 cfs 4th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 193 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 51 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Cascades Barely Flowing · 51 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around War (6 waterfalls)

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

Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

14.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near War

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.5 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
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

6.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

14.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

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

Big Falls

13.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

11.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near War

Are there free waterfalls near War?

There are 5 free waterfalls near War, including Bull Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in War?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near War, including Bull Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near War?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near War, including Bull Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near War?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near War, including Falls of Dismal.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near War?

The shortest waterfall hike near War is Big Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near War?

The tallest waterfall near War is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around War?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near War have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to War?

The closest waterfall to War is Big Falls, approximately 32.5 miles away.

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