The Cascades, Barneys Wall, Butt Mountain, Jefferson National Forest, VA
This beautiful hike in Jefferson National Forest near Pearisburg, Virginia travels deep into Little Stony Creek Gorge to The Cascades, one of the best waterfalls I've seen in the Southeast. I took the Lower Trail which sticks beside the creek for 2 miles, passing by multiple large cascades and a small slot gorge. Beyond The Cascades I hiked further to the little known Upper Cascades, then took the steep Conservancy Trail up to Barneys Wall. Although the views aren't all-encompassing, Barneys Wall is a vertical cliff nearly 400-ft tall that overlooks the gorge.
From there I continued on the trail and a forest road where hardly a hiker ventures to the old fire tower on Butt Mountain. On the southwest side of the mountain is a cliff overlooking Pearisburg and the New River Valley. I made a fateful decision to find Lookoff Rock on the south side of Butt Mountain, which turned out to be a bushwhack through waist-high thorns with plenty of bear scat and spiders along the way. At the peak according to my GPS there were no views, so I turned around and headed back to the fire tower. Overall it was a great hike excluding the bushwhack excursion, I hope you enjoy the video!
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Cascade Waterfalls Virginia
Cascades National Recreation Trail in Pembroke, VA.
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Stunning Virginia Waterfalls at Cascade Falls in Pembroke, Virginia
Beautiful spring day on April 18, 2019. Stunning view of Cascade Falls after a 2 mile hike to the waterfalls in the Jefferson National Forest on the Cascade Falls Trail at Pembroke, Virginia.
Cascades Day Use Area is one of the most popular outdoor recreation spots in southwest Virginia. It features shady picnic spots, a native trout stream, and a 4-mile scenic loop trail. The main attraction is the scenic 66 foot Cascade Falls, a dramatic waterfall located two miles from the parking area.
Directions: From Blacksburg, VA: Follow US 460 west for 13 miles to Pembroke. Turn right onto SR 623. Go 4 miles to the Cascades parking lot.
As of 2019: $3 per vehicle to park in the parking lot. The America the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests Annual Day Use Permit are accepted here. The Virginia State Parks pass does not apply on the National Forest.
Also, there is drinking water available and a restroom facility with flushing toilets.
Virginia Cascades Slideshow
A walk up the scenic Virginia cascades!
Hiking The Cascades, New River Valley in Giles County, Virginia
Video slideshow of a great day hike in the Cascades Recreation Area near Pembroke, Virginia, also near Virginia Tech, in Giles County. The area is close to the New River Valley region of southwest Virginia. The Little Stoney Creek cuts a gorge through Doe Mountain and provides one photo op after another, and beyond the falls the trail continues up the mountain to a nice cliff overlook for awesome views of the NRV.
GoPro Hike: The Cascades Waterfalls, Pembroke VA and info!
Video, Pictures and info from my hike to Cascades Waterfalls using my GoPro Hero2!
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Aerial Tour of Lower & Upper Cascade Falls - Pembroke, VA
See the falls from a different perspective at both the Lower and Upper Falls viewing areas.
The Cascades Falls, Pembroke, VA... Summer
The Cascades in the Summer with my husband Stephane, nephew Greg and friend Doug....
How to hike the Cascade Mountains
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Little Stoney Falls Jefferson National Forest Virginia
Little Stoney Falls — Northern Trailhead — This trailhead provides quick and easy access to the majestic Little Stoney Falls. Highlights: 24 foot high waterfall, scenic views of deep gorges, lush cove hardwood forest
Length: 1 mile round trip to the falls (or 3 miles from the parking area to the Hanging Rock trailhead.)
Difficulty: easy to moderate
Trailhead: To reach the Little Stoney Falls trailhead from Dungannon, follow Rte 72 north for 7.7 miles, then turn left onto Retford Rd (Rte 664.) After 0.4 miles, take a slight left at Corder Town Rd/Quartertown Rd. Follow Corder Town Rd. for 0.8 miles, then turn left onto Forest Road (Rte 700). Follow Forest Rd. for 1.3 miles, then take a slight left onto Rte 701. The trailhead is at the end of the road. During the winter, Rte 700 is locked.
Facilities: none
A bridge across the top of the falls lets you stand immediately above the roaring water while a deep pool at the base of the falls tempts hikers to cool off on a hot summer’s day. Mountain Laurel and Rhododendron bloom in summer, while spring flowers and fall colors also brighten your walk.
The more intrepid hiker can continue for three miles down the the gorge to the Hanging Rock trailhead. Little Stony Falls is also part of the 19.6 mile Chief Benge Scout Trail.
Little Stony Falls — Hanging Rock Trailhead — Little Stony Trail was designated a National Recreation Trail because of its majesty and ease of access. This longer trail to the falls is the path less traveled.
Highlights: 24 foot high waterfall, scenic views of deep gorges, lush cove hardwood forest.
Length: six miles round trip, three miles to the falls.
Difficulty: Moderate
Directions to Trailhead: Take Route 72 north out of Dungannon toward Coeburn for 2.6 miles. Turn left at a large sign into the Hanging Rock Recreation Area at a hairpin curve.
Facilities: Restrooms, picnic areas and drinking water are available at the trailhead during summer.
Little Stony Trail was designated a National Recreation Trail because of its majesty and ease of access. This beautiful hike runs up the bed of an old railroad along a moderate incline that becomes steeper and more rocky toward the end. On the other side of the trail, steep cliffs 400 feet high cocoon the hiker within a gorge that was created when water eroded away the bedrock along the Hunters Valley fault.
Massive bridges were helicoptered in by the National Forest Service. This keeps your feet dry as you pass a series of smaller waterfalls before emerging on top of the 24 foot high Little Stony Falls. (A slightly smaller waterfall about half a mile downstream warns of the main attraction’s approach.)
A bridge across the top of the upper falls lets you stand immediately above the roaring water while a deep pool at the base of the falls tempts hikers to cool off on a hot summer’s day.
The boulders and the cliffs along the sides of the gorge makes for a beautiful four season hike. In winter, icicles cascade below mountain laurel and hemlock. Spring is the perfect time to search for delicate flowers like Spring Beauty and Hepatica in this lush hard cove hardwood forest. Summer hikers are regaled by Louisiana Waterthrushes and Swainson’s Warblers among blooming rhododendrons. Fall brings brilliantly colored foliage to round out the year.
Cascades at Bark Camp Trail in Daniel Boone Forest
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Hiking Stiles Falls at Alta Mons, Virginia
Stiles Falls is a 40 foot waterfall located on Purgatory Creek, on private property in Floyd County, Virginia. The short hike actually begins in Montgomery County, at the front of Alta Mons, a retreat owned by a Methodist organization. It's 1.5 miles from the parking to the falls (about 3 miles round trip). The hike is mostly easy; however, there are several creek crossings and some moderate rock scrambles. Although most of the hike is on a pleasant grade, there were also a couple of short steep sections. Besides the falls itself, there were numerous cascades and interesting features on the creek as well as some impressive rock formations along the ridge. If visiting this site, please be mindful that the entire hike is on private property. The owner is very gracious to allow public access. Public access is not allowed when private programs are in session or when there is flooding or inclement weather.
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Geology of The Cascades on Little Stony Creek, Giles County, Virginia
Virginia Tech Senior Seminar (Dr. Spotila, GEOS4024-2019) student-created informational video about The Cascades on Little Stony Creek in Giles County, Virginia
Top of the Tinker Cliffs/ Andy Lane Trail, Virginia
Tinker Cliffs Trail near Roanoke Virginia
Cascade Falls 1080p
Hiking the Cascade Falls in Virginia with some great friends I made during my study abroad year at Virginia Tech.
Hiking in the Rain to Whittleton Arch
Shot on a Sony Action Cam and iPhone during October, in the pouring rain, this was our hike to Whittleton Arch in the Daniel Boone Forest. Music is Imminent Separation by Chris Green (Flourescent Blooms), State of Flux by George Keane (Modern Classical Piano), and Singing in the Rain by Gene Kelly.
Fenwick Mines Waterfall and Nature Trail, Craig County Virginia
Fenwich Mines is a small recreation area located in the Jefferson National Forest, near the town of New Castle in Craig County, Virginia. This was once the site of important iron mines. Today, there is a nature trail along a narrow gauge railroad bed that leads to a small but scenic waterfall. There is also a fishing pond and some interesting wetlands in the area. Thanks for watching!
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Waterfalls Near Washington DC -- By Scott Thompson @ MyAdventureHat
Spring is here which marks the perfect time to grab the hiking boots and explore some trails, but where should you go?
In this movie we explore waterfall locations close to the Washington DC area. It's everything you need for an excellent outdoor adventure.
After the movie check out the links to the waterfall locations below.
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Riddle - Elcric (Instrumental)
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Dead Horse Beats - Campfire Session Pt.5
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Dead Horse Beats - Campfire Session Pt.3
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Dead Horse Beats - Campfire Session Pt.2
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Dead Horse Beats - Campfire Session Pt.4
03:21
Willy Moon - Railroad Track
04:17
Gramatik - Doin' It (Original Mix)
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Audiomachine - Guardians at the Gate (Access Denied Dubstep Edit)
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Great Falls
11710 MacArthur Blvd
Potomac, MD 20854
01:25
Scott's Run Nature Preserve
7400 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102
2:20
Cunningham Falls
14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
03:32
Dark Hollow Falls
Skyline Drive Milepost 50.7
Stanley, VA
04:24
Cascade Falls
2068 Cascade Drive
Pembroke, VA 24136
Mountain Lake Wilderness - Jefferson National Forest, VA
A relatively short hike for my standards somewhat on the way to a friend's house in Covington, VA for 4th of July weekend. My previous visit to the area was for The Cascades, an awesome but popular waterfall. This time I wanted something off the beaten path, so I chose the Mountain Lake Wilderness tucked deep into the heart of the Allegheny Mountains on the Virginia-West Virginia border.
The Mountain Lake Wilderness is the largest wilderness area of national forests in Virginia at 13,804 acres (additional 2,721 acres in WV). The area gets its name from Mountain Lake, the only naturally occurring lake in the southern Appalachian Mountains. This lake is actually the source for Little Stony Creek, which miles below flows over The Cascades.
I started this hike at the War Spur Loop Trail heading first to the War Spur Overlook. After that I took the War Branch Trail to meet the Appalachian Trail heading north towards Lone Pine Peak. After that the elevation stayed the same ~4,000 feet through upland bogs with abundant ferns and grasses. The highlight of the hike is from Wind Rock, an expansive view of the Alleghenies in West Virginia.
Hike distance was 9.3 miles with 1,560 feet elevation gain in 3 hours and 50 minutes.
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