Punctuate your hike with the sounds of cascading water tumbling over the rocks, or punctuate your hike with a thunderous rumbling roar of water pounding the boulders below. The sights and sounds of a waterfall punctuate any hike with beauty, power and serenity.  From small to large waterfalls, they are a popular attraction for hikers and adventurers in Virginia, Maryland or West Virginia. This page is dedicated to showcasing sixteen waterfall hikes, from the lesser known gems, to the need to experience falls to the ultra popular there is a little doubt these waterfall hikes will deliver.

Click each trail picture to get an in-depth trail review and need to know information.

SAFETY FACTS:

• Wear appropriate clothing and shoes, be prepared to get wet and leave a towel & change of clothes in your car
• Download trail map or take a photo of the map with your phone.
• Do not climb on or near the Falls  The ledges, rocks and other features will be wet and slippery. 
• Don't dive in , instead wade in to test the depth.  Remember rocks, debris, branches are easily hidden in swimming holes
• Water temps are much colder than the air temp.  Summer temperatures do little to make the water warmer.
• Bring a friend or hiking buddy 
• Pack a small FIRST AID KIT
• Don't Cross overflowing streams and rivers.