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Where: George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, VA

Country: US

Length: 2.2 Miles

Difficulty: Strenuous

Crowds: undefined


Nearest Town: Roanoke

Miles from Town: 29 Miles

Elevation Gain: 2000

Beginning Elevation: 3500 Feet

End/Highest Elevation:


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Trail Description

This trail begins at an elevation of 3,500 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Sunset Field Overlook near milepost 78. It leads in a northwesterly direction, crossing into the Jefferson National Forest at 0.1 mile, crossing the Appalachian Trail at 0.2 mile and a seeded logging road at 0.8 mile. At 1.1 miles the trail passes a huge overhanging rock on the right that would give shelter from rain. It begins a steep descent around the falls at 1.2 miles. At 1.4 miles, look back for a beautiful view of the 200-foot high falls. The trail leads into the headwaters of North Creek, following old woods road downstream. At approximately 3.4 miles, the northwest end of the trail (elevation 1500) joins Forest Service Road 59 at the end of Cornelius Creek Trail. From end of trail, follow Forest Service Road 59 west from 4.5 miles to junction with Va Route 614, then 3 miles to Interstate 81, approximately 2 miles north of Buchanan (Exit 168).

Directions: From Glasgow, VA, Head south on the Blue Ridge Parkway for about 15 miles to Sunset Fields Overlook, milepost 78. Trailhead is in the parking area.

A scenic 200-foot waterfall, several accesses including Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Description

The trail leads in a northwesterly direction, crossing into the Jefferson National Forest at 0.1 mile, crossing the Appalachian Trail at 0.2 mile and a seeded logging road at 0.8 mile. At 1.1 miles the trail passes a huge overhanging rock on the right that would give shelter from rain. It begins a steep descent around the falls at 1.2 miles. At 1.4 miles, look back for a beautiful view of the 200-foot high falls. The trail leads into the headwaters of North Creek, following old woods road downstream. At approximately 3.4 miles, the northwest end of the trail (elevation 1500) joins FS Road 59 at the end of Cornelius Creek Trail. From end of trail, follow FS Road 59 west from 4.5 miles to junction with Va Route 614, then 3 miles to Interstate 81, approximately 2 miles north of Buchanan (Exit 168).

Directions

This trail begins at an elevatin of 3500 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Sunset Field Overlook near milepost 78.

Highlights

This trail offers beautiful views of 200-foot falls.



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