Waterfall Hikes Near Wheelwright, KY

850 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wheelwright? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wheelwright. 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 37.3392°N, -82.7186°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wheelwright

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

2 of 5 waterfalls near Wheelwright are flowing strongly today

Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Caney Falls Roaring Falls of Buffalo Strong Monkey Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Wheelwright

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Caney Falls Strong · 45 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 196 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Falls of Buffalo Barely Flowing · 43 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Monkey Falls Barely Flowing · 167 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing · 196 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wheelwright (1 waterfall)

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

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Wheelwright

Falls of Buffalo

45.3 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

37.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Caney Falls waterfall

Caney Falls

35.4 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wheelwright

Are there free waterfalls near Wheelwright?

There is 1 free waterfall near Wheelwright, including Tank Hollow Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wheelwright?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Wheelwright, including Tank Hollow Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wheelwright?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Wheelwright, including Tank Hollow Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wheelwright?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wheelwright?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Wheelwright have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wheelwright?

The closest waterfall to Wheelwright is Falls of Buffalo, approximately 35.6 miles away.

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