From wheelchair-accessible trails to long-haul hikes, these beautiful waterfalls are worth the journey.
From wheelchair-accessible trails to long-haul hikes, getting from your vehicle to the waterfall is only half the journey.
Beyond the beauty of crashing water, natural phenomena like swimming holes, waterslides, andjaw-dropping viewsawait.
Dismal Falls.Credit:Courtesy Virginia Tourism Cooperation; photo: Michael Speed
Here are 10 waterfalls you should add to your itinerary.
The trail is a 2.6-mile out-and-back path leading to the lovely falls.
Avid hikers can also traverse the 3-mile trail to see the falling water at different vantage points.
Apple Orchard Falls.Credit:Courtesy Virginia Tourism Cooperation; photo: Kristina Love
The park is open from dawn to dusk, and be prepared to pay a parking fee.
The moderate trail then leads further down the river, where smaller, unnamed cascades are within view.
Then, youll encounter a sharp turn that exposes the bottom of Lower Doyles Falls.
Credit:Courtesy Virginia Tourism Cooperation; photo: Avery Skees
The scene even captivated Thomas Jefferson, who called it a remarkable cascade.
Recent renovations to the grounds and overlook area have made a visit simple.
The vantage point is just a quick walk from the dedicated roadside pull-off point.
Dark Hollow Falls.Credit:Courtesy Virginia Tourism Cooperation; photo: Larry W. Brown
The park looks almost otherworldly, with its vast rocky plateau boasting several falls.
you might even stop and swim in a large swimming hole.
Lower Doyles River Falls.Credit:Courtesy Virginia Tourism Cooperation; photo: Larry W. Brown
Falling Spring Falls.Credit:Courtesy Virginia Tourism Cooperation; photo: Rich Grant
Great Falls.Credit:Courtesy Virginia Tourism Cooperation; photo: Grey Walters
Upper Little Stony Falls.Credit:Courtesy Virginia Tourism Cooperation; photo: Kyle LaFerriere
Overall Run Falls.Credit:Courtesy Virginia Tourism Cooperation; photo: Jeff Mauritzen
Roaring Run Falls.Credit:Courtesy Virginia Tourism Cooperation; photo: Grey Walters
