Rockbridge County, Virginia
Waterfalls Near East Lexington, VA
9 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of East Lexington, 2 of them inside 10 miles. Panther Falls is the closest at 9.5 miles to the southeast. Crabtree Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 454 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near East Lexington at a Glance
9 Waterfalls Near East Lexington, Ranked by Distance
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Panther Falls
Panther Falls is the closest named waterfall to East Lexington, 9.5 miles to the southeast in Amherst County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near East Lexington. Its own nearest town is Buena Vista.
- Rating
- 4.4 (80 Google reviews)
- Address
- Amherst County, VA 24521 (GPS 37.7071, -79.2889)
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Statons Creek Falls
Statons Creek Falls lies 9.9 miles east of East Lexington in Amherst County, number 2 of 9 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near East Lexington. Its own nearest town is Buena Vista.
- Rating
- 4.4 (37 Google reviews)
- Address
- Amherst County, VA 24483 (GPS 37.7687, -79.2470)
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Gibbs Falls
Gibbs Falls lies 14 miles northeast of East Lexington in Rockbridge County, number 3 of 9 by distance.
- Address
- Rockbridge County, VA 24472 (GPS 37.9482, -79.2689)
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Glenn Falls
Glenn Falls lies 15 miles northeast of East Lexington in Rockbridge County, number 4 of 9 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near East Lexington. Its own nearest town is Stuarts Draft.
- Rating
- 3.0 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rockbridge County, VA 24483 (GPS 37.9185, -79.1948)
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Crabtree Falls
Crabtree Falls lies 19 miles east of East Lexington in Nelson County, number 5 of 9 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near East Lexington. 5 major cascades & a number of smaller ones that fall a total distance of 1,200 ft.
- Rating
- 4.9 (454 Google reviews)
- Address
- Nelson County, VA 22976 (GPS 37.8432, -79.0745)
- Known for
- Crabtree Falls, uphill hike, elevation gain, slippery rocks, creek
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Apple Orchard Falls
Apple Orchard Falls lies 20 miles south of East Lexington in Botetourt County, number 6 of 9 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near East Lexington. Its own nearest town is Buchanan.
- Rating
- 4.7 (50 Google reviews)
- Address
- Botetourt County, VA 24066 (GPS 37.5163, -79.5328)
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Blue Suck Falls
Blue Suck Falls lies 23 miles west of East Lexington in Bath County, number 7 of 9 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near East Lexington. Its own nearest town is Clifton Forge.
- Rating
- 3.2 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Bath County, VA 24460 (GPS 37.9047, -79.8213)
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The Falls
The Falls lies 28 miles east of East Lexington in Nelson County, number 8 of 9 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near East Lexington. Its own nearest town is Lovingston.
- Rating
- 1.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Nelson County, VA 22949 (GPS 37.7888, -78.9075)
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Falling Spring Falls
Falling Spring Falls lies 29 miles west of East Lexington in Alleghany County, number 9 of 9 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near East Lexington. Its own nearest town is Covington.
- Rating
- 4.7 (381 Google reviews)
- Address
- Alleghany County, VA 24445 (GPS 37.8677, -79.9478)
Where the Waterfalls Are
East Lexington sits in or near the Central Blue Ridge and the James River Highlands area of Virginia. South of Shenandoah, the Blue Ridge Parkway follows the crest through the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Crabtree Falls in Nelson County is the highlight, a series of five major cascades and many smaller ones that together drop about 1,200 feet. Panther Falls in Amherst County is a swimming hole on the Pedlar River, popular in summer. Apple Orchard Falls in Botetourt County is a tall, fanning cascade in a cove near the Parkway, and Rockbridge County holds smaller falls in the hills around Buena Vista and the James River. Read the Virginia waterfall guide.
By direction from East Lexington: 3 to the east, 2 to the northeast, 2 to the west, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the south. They are spread across Amherst County (2), Rockbridge County (2), Nelson County (2), Botetourt County (1), Bath County (1), and Alleghany County (1). The average distance is 18.7 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of East Lexington
Panther Falls (9.5 mi), Statons Creek Falls (9.9 mi)
10 to 20 miles of East Lexington
Gibbs Falls (14 mi), Glenn Falls (15 mi), Crabtree Falls (19 mi), Apple Orchard Falls (20 mi)
20 to 30 miles of East Lexington
Blue Suck Falls (23 mi), The Falls (28 mi), Falling Spring Falls (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near East Lexington: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near East Lexington, VA?
9 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of East Lexington: 2 within 10 miles, 4 10 to 20 miles, 3 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to East Lexington?
Panther Falls in Amherst County is the closest, about 9.5 miles southeast of East Lexington.
What is the best-rated waterfall near East Lexington?
Crabtree Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 454 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near East Lexington in?
Amherst County (2), Rockbridge County (2), Nelson County (2), Botetourt County (1), and Bath County (1).
How does East Lexington compare with other Virginia towns?
East Lexington ranks 12th of the 29 Virginia towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.