There are many waterfalls in the greater Roanoke region that you can enjoy on a day trip. Whether you just want a quick jaunt to enjoy your lunch or you are up for a steep hike, there is a perfect waterfall adventure for you. Here are just a few of the beautiful waterfalls that you can find your way to on a short (less than 5 mile) hike. Access and parking fees are minimal and most are open year-round and during daylight hours, whether permitting. 

Roaring Run 

*accessible 1.5 mile hike

*easy for families

*features bridges, picnic spots, historic furnace to this 30 foot waterfall

*Jefferson National Forest in Botetourt County

*free

*sunset to sundown

Stiles Falls

*moderately challenging/about 3 miles round trip hike

*features creek crosses, rock scrambles en route to this 40 foot waterfall

*located in Shawsville at Alta Mons Methodist Camp

*leashed dogs permitted

*free

*open everyday with the exception of during camps and bad weather

Cascade Falls

*moderately challenging/about 4 miles round trip hike

*69 foot waterfall

*Giles County

*Parking Fee around $3 cash

*creekside hike with bridges and fire road

*leashed dogs permitted

Crabtree Falls

*strenuous with steep incline and rocky 2.5 mile loop trail

*60 foot waterfall

*campground and picnic area

*Blue Ridge Parkway/National Park Services-Nelson County

*highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River

*Well-behaved dogs are permitted off-leash on the trail. All other dogs should be leashed.

Dismal Falls

*easy

*12 foot waterfall

*free parking

*Bland County

*pet friendly

What do you think? Are you ready to explore some of the majesty of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains? Let us know if you venture out and share your pics by tagging us @hometownblessings! 

*photo credit: Tripadvisor @lisas404