Waterfall Hikes Near Washington, VA

54 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Washington? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Washington. 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 38.7122°N, -78.1598°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Washington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

2 of 13 waterfalls near Washington are flowing strongly today

Big Rock Falls Moderate Climbing Rose Falls Moderate Dark Hollow Falls Moderate Goods Falls Moderate Lewis Spring Falls Moderate Rose River Falls Moderate Cedar Falls Strong Jones Run Falls Strong Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing South River Falls Barely Flowing Greasy Falls Barely Flowing Miller Falls Barely Flowing Mountain Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Aft 92°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 88°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Washington

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cedar Falls Strong · 219 cfs 77th percentile
  2. 2 Jones Run Falls Strong · 219 cfs 77th percentile
  3. 3 Big Rock Falls Moderate · 274 cfs 58th percentile
  4. 4 Climbing Rose Falls Moderate · 274 cfs 58th percentile
  5. 5 Dark Hollow Falls Moderate · 274 cfs 58th percentile
  6. 6 Goods Falls Moderate · 274 cfs 58th percentile

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

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

Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Washington

Miller Falls

40.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Greasy Falls waterfall

Greasy Falls

43.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Goods Falls

49.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Climbing Rose Falls waterfall

Climbing Rose Falls

11.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
Dark Hollow Falls waterfall

Dark Hollow Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
1.4 miles 440 ft
Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

15 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

12.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

10.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

12.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

45.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

12.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

26.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Washington

Are there free waterfalls near Washington?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Washington, including Dry Run Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Washington?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Washington, including Big Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Washington?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Washington, including Big Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Washington?

The shortest waterfall hike near Washington is Big Rock Falls at 1.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Washington?

The tallest waterfall near Washington is South River Falls at 83 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Washington?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Washington have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Washington?

The closest waterfall to Washington is Miller Falls, approximately 5.4 miles away.

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