Hike to the Sand Caves
Ewing, Virginia
Details
Distance
8 miles
Elevation Gain
2000 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Emily Westergard
This is a great spot to have lunch while out hiking the Ridge Trail. Some highlights include: waterfall, cave, luscious sand, rhododendrons.
After a 2.5 mi hike up the Ewing Trail, you will reach the Ridge Trail. Go left for approximately 1 mi until you reach a landing for horses. Another 0.25 mi down the trail, you will encounter some steep wooden steps as well as several slippery boulders. Depending on recent weather and season, you will reach the bottom where you may or may not find the Sand Cave Waterfall and stream. Check it out in the winter for some amazing icicles! The Sand Cave itself extends back about 100 ft with beautiful, fine, white sand. Be cautious as there are bears in the area.
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Hike to the Sand Caves Reviews
This is an incredible cave; pictures really cannot do it justice!
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