Falls of Dismal
Virginia · 10-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Falls of Dismal is a waterfall in Giles County, Virginia. It drops roughly 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls of Dismal (this page) | — | 10 ft | — | — | — |
| Wylie Falls | 16 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Big Falls | 17 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Cascades | 22 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Falls | 22 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Harvey Falls | 22 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Falls of Dismal?
Falls of Dismal is 10 feet (3 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Falls of Dismal from a major city?
Falls of Dismal is 11 miles from Narrows (about 16 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.1859, -80.9016
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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