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Hike to Saint Mary's Falls
Raphine, Virginia
4.8
4.4 mi
/ 300 ft gain
Saint Mary's Wilderness is one of Virginia's largest designated wilderness areas and is an old iron ore mining area. There are two ways to get to Saint Mary's Falls and this Blue Ridge adventure will start you off at the parking area off Saint Mary's Road.
Once on Saint Mary's Road, you will drive until you come to a dead end and see a big kiosk that signals the beginning of the trailhead and...
Saint Mary's Wilderness
Raphine, Virginia
5.0
6.03 mi
/ 538 ft gain
Saint Mary's Wilderness is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Vesuvius, Virginia.
Hike to Wigwam Falls
Montebello, Virginia
2.7
The Yankee Horse Ridge Parking Area is located at milepost 34.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. From the parking area, follow the rock steps to the railroad tracks and turn right. Follow the tracks the stream and turn left. Proceed on the path to the bridge in front of the 30 ft. waterfall.
Wigwam Falls
Montebello, Virginia
0.15 mi
/ 36 ft gain
Wigwam Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Vesuvius, Virginia.
Camp near Crabtree Meadows in GWNF
Meadows Lane, Virginia
5.0
As stated, the campsites are free. They do not require reservations or permits and are on a first come, first served basis. Regardless of which direction you're coming from, you will be traveling on Crabtree Falls Highway until reaching Meadows Lane. This is a gravel access road that requires 4WD. I've read about people getting there fine in 2WD cars, but you will be driving across streams and ...
Crabtree Falls
Tyro, Virginia
4.5
3.05 mi
/ 1161 ft gain
This is an approximately 3 mile roundtrip hike. It will usually take anywhere from 1-2 hours to get up, depending on your experience and who you have with you, and about an hour down. As you come off of route 56, you will come up to the trailhead where there is a large parking area with restrooms. There is a $3.00 parking fee per vehicle that is on the honor system. You put your money into the...
Spy Rock via Cash Hollow
Tyro, Virginia
4.9
5.71 mi
/ 1191 ft gain
The hike is part of the George Washington National Forest, and can easily be combined with nearby Crabtree Falls (300ft cascading waterfall with a hike to the top). The entire trip is 5.7 miles, and there are nice campsites at the base of the summit (no water source) if you want to add on this pretty overlook to a nearby longer hike. This is definitely a hike for locals, so it's never too crow...
Photograph 20 Minute Cliff Overlook
Vesuvius, Virginia
4.5
Located at mile marker 19 along the Blue Ridge Parkway, 20 Minute Cliff Overlook is super easy to access and has an amazing 180 degree panoramic view. Looking West over the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 2,715 foot overlook has a great view of the Priest to the South, Maintop Mountain and Fork Mountain to the West, and Round Mountain to the Northwest. 20 Minute Cliff Overlook is located 19 miles s...
Hike to White Rock Falls
Vesuvius, Virginia
3.5
2.4 mi
Park in The Slacks Overlook parking lot on the Blue Ridge Parkway, around milepost 20. From there exit the parking lot back onto the road and head left. About 300 feet from the parking lot there is the trail entrance. It isn't too hard to find if you are looking for it, but there aren't any markings along the road indicating that it is there. Continue onto the trail and follow the yellow marker...
Places to stay
Lyndhurst, Virginia
Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping
Overview
Sherando Lake Recreation Area's Family Campground provides an ideal camping destination. It is situated in the Blue Ridge Mounta...
Lyndhurst, Virginia
Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter
Overview
Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter, also known as the Williams Branch Group Picnic Shelter is a part of the Sherando Lake Recrea...
Lyndhurst, Virginia
Sherando Lake Group Camp
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Sherando Lake Group Camp is a part of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area and is popular with family groups, Boy and Girl Scouts, ...
Monroe, Virginia
Otter Creek Campground
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As Otter Creek descends to the James River, the Blue Ridge Parkway dips to its lowest elevation, only 649 feet above sea level. ...
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