Falling Spring Falls
Virginia · 262-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Today's daylight
Sunrise 6:08 AM · Sunset 8:24 PM · 14h 16m
Snapshot built 2d ago. Sources: NWS RNK.
Falling Spring Falls is a waterfall in Alleghany County, Virginia. It drops roughly 262 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falling Spring Falls (this page) | — | 262 ft | — | — | — |
| Stony Run Falls | 7 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Blue Suck Falls | 7 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Middle Cascades | 21 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Beaverdam Falls | 21 mi | — | — | — | — |
| The Cascades | 21 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Falling Spring Falls?
Falling Spring Falls is 262 feet (80 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Falling Spring Falls from a major city?
Falling Spring Falls is 6 miles from Covington (about 9 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.8678, -79.9479
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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