Augusta County, Virginia
Waterfalls Near Stuarts Draft, VA
There are 10 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Stuarts Draft. Glenn Falls is the closest at 12 miles to the southwest. Crabtree Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 454 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northeast of Stuarts Draft.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Stuarts Draft at a Glance
10 Waterfalls Near Stuarts Draft, Ranked by Distance
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Glenn Falls
Glenn Falls is the closest named waterfall to Stuarts Draft, 12 miles to the southwest in Rockbridge County. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near 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 13 miles south of Stuarts Draft in Nelson County, number 2 of 10 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Stuarts Draft. 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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Gibbs Falls
Gibbs Falls lies 14 miles southwest of Stuarts Draft in Rockbridge County, number 3 of 10 by distance. Its own nearest town is East Lexington.
- Address
- Rockbridge County, VA 24472 (GPS 37.9482, -79.2689)
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The Falls
The Falls lies 18 miles south of Stuarts Draft in Nelson County, number 4 of 10 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Stuarts Draft. 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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Big Branch Falls
Big Branch Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Stuarts Draft in Augusta County, number 5 of 10 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Stuarts Draft. Its own nearest town is Crimora.
- Rating
- 4.2 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Augusta County, VA 22932 (GPS 38.1661, -78.7467)
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Statons Creek Falls
Statons Creek Falls lies 21 miles southwest of Stuarts Draft in Amherst County, number 6 of 10 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Stuarts Draft. 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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Big Falls
Big Falls lies 23 miles northeast of Stuarts Draft in Rockingham County, number 7 of 10 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Stuarts Draft. Its own nearest town is Grottoes.
- Rating
- 4.5 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rockingham County, VA 22932 (GPS 38.2299, -78.7047)
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Jones Run Falls
Jones Run Falls lies 23 miles northeast of Stuarts Draft in Albemarle County, number 8 of 10 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Stuarts Draft. USGS notes: On Jones Run, in Shenandoah NP, .5 mi upstream from the junction of Jones Run with Doyles River, 17 mi NW of Charlottesville
- Rating
- 4.1 (13 Google reviews)
- Address
- Albemarle County, VA 22932 (GPS 38.2296, -78.7045)
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Doyles River Falls
Doyles River Falls lies 24 miles northeast of Stuarts Draft in Rockingham County, number 9 of 10 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Stuarts Draft. Its own nearest town is Grottoes.
- Rating
- 4.3 (25 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rockingham County, VA 22932 (GPS 38.2382, -78.6914)
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Panther Falls
Panther Falls lies 26 miles southwest of Stuarts Draft in Amherst County, number 10 of 10 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Stuarts Draft. Its own nearest town is Buena Vista.
- Rating
- 4.4 (80 Google reviews)
- Address
- Amherst County, VA 24521 (GPS 37.7071, -79.2889)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Stuarts Draft sits in or near the Shenandoah and the Northern Blue Ridge area of Virginia. Shenandoah National Park covers the crest of the northern Blue Ridge, and dozens of hollows drop steeply from Skyline Drive to the Shenandoah Valley on one side and the Piedmont on the other. Dark Hollow Falls in Madison County cascades over greenstone along a moderate trail of about 1.4 miles, and Lower Whiteoak Falls and Overall Run Falls are among the park's favorites. South River Falls in Greene County and Jones Run Falls are farther south along the Drive. Most of these falls lie below their trailheads, so hikes go downhill first and climb back out on the return. Read the Virginia waterfall guide.
By direction from Stuarts Draft: 4 to the northeast, 4 to the southwest, and 2 to the south. They are spread across Rockbridge County (2), Nelson County (2), Amherst County (2), Rockingham County (2), Augusta County (1), and Albemarle County (1). The average distance is 19.2 miles.
By Distance
10 to 20 miles of Stuarts Draft
Glenn Falls (12 mi), Crabtree Falls (13 mi), Gibbs Falls (14 mi), The Falls (18 mi), Big Branch Falls (18 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Stuarts Draft
Statons Creek Falls (21 mi), Big Falls (23 mi), Jones Run Falls (23 mi), Doyles River Falls (24 mi), Panther Falls (26 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Stuarts Draft: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Stuarts Draft, VA?
10 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Stuarts Draft: 0 within 10 miles, 5 10 to 20 miles, 5 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Stuarts Draft?
Glenn Falls in Rockbridge County is the closest, about 12 miles southwest of Stuarts Draft.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Stuarts Draft?
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 Stuarts Draft in?
Rockbridge County (2), Nelson County (2), Amherst County (2), Rockingham County (2), and Augusta County (1).
How does Stuarts Draft compare with other Virginia towns?
Stuarts Draft ranks 9th of the 29 Virginia towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.