Hike Barney's Wall

Ripplemead, Virginia

4.5/5

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Distance

8.4 miles

Elevation Gain

1600 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Elyse Clark

Easily combined with the hike to Cascade Falls, this 8.4 mile out and back hike climbs to a 700' tall cliff with a unique view of the New River Valley.

This hike begins in the parking lot for Cascade Falls. Keep left at the first and second intersections to stay on the Upper Trail. At the third intersection, stay straight (don't turn right) to stay on the Conservancy Trail.

Follow the Conservancy Trail for 0.4 miles, and continue on it when it branches off to the left at a well-marked intersection. The yellow-blazed hike is fairly steep, but gradual, and you will reach the Barney's Wall spur trail after 1.1 miles. The spur trail is 0.4 miles to the cliffs.

There is room to spread out on the cliffs, and it's a great place for lunch. Once finished, simply retrace your steps back down to your car, and don't forget to stop and look at the Cascades on your way in or out.

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Max Rooke

Hike Barney's Wall

06/18/19

It’s really nice to leave the crowds at The Cascades behind and continue on the Barney’s Wall. While the trail does have steep sections and one or two small creek crossings, it is not particularly hard. Be sure to take the extra spur trail to Upper Cascades before you head up the conservancy trail.

5.0

Mary Jo Oliver

Hike Barney's Wall

05/23/19

I loved this hike and the pay off was wonderful. However, there were multiple large trees down over the entire trail. Also, there was one point where the brush go so thick, I began to wonder if we where still on the trail. Despite this, I would highly recommend but warn for hazards.

4.0

Bob Majure

Hike Barney's Wall

10/17/16

Once you get past the main Cascade waterfall, you probably will only run into one or two more groups of people. There are another set of smaller falls you can visit a half mile pats the main ones. There is also a nice area you can picnic and chill another half mile further up. But the end of the trail is worth the effort! This is definitely one of my favorite hikes because of the challenge and the amazing view at the end!

5.0

Zach Hoopes

Hike Barney's Wall

04/06/16

The cascades is a great hike, but for those looking for something a bit longer and a bit more challenging, Barney's wall is a great choice. The additional trail once you pass the cascades is more challenging than the first part, but is well worth the view and some extra mileage to turn your hike into a fuller day on the trail.

4.0

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