Mercer County, West Virginia
Waterfalls Near Athens, WV
There are 10 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Athens, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Wylie Falls, 8.5 miles east of town. Cascades earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 195 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in Virginia.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Athens at a Glance
10 Waterfalls Near Athens, Ranked by Distance
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Wylie Falls
Wylie Falls is the closest named waterfall to Athens, 8.5 miles to the east in Giles County. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Athens. Its own nearest town is Narrows.
- Rating
- 3.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Giles County, VA 24147 (GPS 37.4118, -80.8620)
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Bull Falls
Bull Falls lies 10 miles northeast of Athens in Summers County, number 2 of 10 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Athens. Its own nearest town is Hinton.
- Rating
- 4.0 (16 Google reviews)
- Address
- Summers County, WV 25979 (GPS 37.5426, -80.9106)
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Harvey Falls
Harvey Falls lies 11 miles northeast of Athens in Summers County, number 3 of 10 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Athens.
- Rating
- 4.6 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Summers County, WV 24935 (GPS 37.5035, -80.8520)
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Falls of Dismal
Falls of Dismal lies 17 miles south of Athens in Giles County, number 4 of 10 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Athens. Its own nearest town is Narrows.
- Rating
- 4.6 (88 Google reviews)
- Address
- Giles County, VA 24134 (GPS 37.1885, -80.9004)
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Brooks Falls
Brooks Falls lies 22 miles north of Athens in Raleigh County, number 5 of 10 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Athens. Its own nearest town is Hinton.
- Rating
- 4.8 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Raleigh County, WV 25951 (GPS 37.7193, -80.8920)
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Sandstone Falls
Sandstone Falls lies 24 miles north of Athens in Raleigh County, number 6 of 10 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Athens. Lush forest trails offer sweeping views of this powerful waterfall spanning the New River.
- Rating
- 4.8 (392 Google reviews)
- Address
- Raleigh County, WV 25918 (GPS 37.7585, -80.9054)
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Cascades
Cascades lies 24 miles east of Athens in Giles County, number 7 of 10 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Athens. Its own nearest town is Pembroke.
- Rating
- 4.9 (195 Google reviews)
- Address
- Giles County, VA 24150 (GPS 37.3673, -80.5759)
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Upper Falls
Upper Falls lies 24 miles east of Athens in Giles County, number 8 of 10 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Athens. Its own nearest town is Pembroke.
- Rating
- 3.9 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Giles County, VA 24150 (GPS 37.3718, -80.5745)
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Richman Falls
Richman Falls lies 25 miles north of Athens in Summers County, number 9 of 10 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Athens. Its own nearest town is Hinton.
- Rating
- 3.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Summers County, WV 25918 (GPS 37.7779, -80.8990)
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Big Falls
Big Falls lies 26 miles southeast of Athens in Montgomery County, number 10 of 10 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Athens. Its own nearest town is Pembroke.
- Rating
- 5.0 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Montgomery County, VA 24060 (GPS 37.2443, -80.6062)
Where the Waterfalls Are
By direction from Athens: 3 to the north, 3 to the east, 2 to the northeast, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the south. They are spread across Giles County (4), Summers County (3), Raleigh County (2), and Montgomery County (1). The average distance is 19.2 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Athens
Wylie Falls (8.5 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Athens
Bull Falls (10 mi), Harvey Falls (11 mi), Falls of Dismal (17 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Athens
Brooks Falls (22 mi), Sandstone Falls (24 mi), Cascades (24 mi), Upper Falls (24 mi), Richman Falls (25 mi), Big Falls (26 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Athens: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Athens, WV?
10 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Athens: 1 within 10 miles, 3 10 to 20 miles, 6 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Athens?
Wylie Falls in Giles County is the closest, about 8.5 miles east of Athens.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Athens?
Cascades has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 195 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Sandstone Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Athens in?
Giles County (4), Summers County (3), Raleigh County (2), and Montgomery County (1).
How does Athens compare with other West Virginia towns?
Athens ranks 1st of the 11 West Virginia towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.