Falls Ridge Waterfall
Virginia · 26-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Falls Ridge Waterfall is a waterfall in Virginia. It drops roughly 26 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 Ridge Waterfall (this page) | — | 26 ft | — | — | — |
| Goods Falls | 21 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Mountain Falls | 26 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Overall Run Falls | 27 mi | 93 ft | — | N | — |
| Upper Overall Run Falls | 27 mi | 29 ft | — | N | — |
| Greasy Falls | 28 mi | 20 ft | — | N | — |
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How tall is Falls Ridge Waterfall?
Falls Ridge Waterfall is 26 feet (8 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Falls Ridge Waterfall from a major city?
Falls Ridge Waterfall is 5 miles from Basye (about 7 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
38.8843, -78.7699
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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