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Cascades National Recreation Trail
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Cascades Recreation Area is located in the Little Stony Creek Valley. The central picnic area is in the lower section of the valley. It is predominantly grassy and shaded by apple and pear trees as well as native buckeyes, box elders and walnut trees. The creek runs adjacent to the picnic area. Little Stony Creek is a native trout stream (single barbed hook/artificial lures only). The Cascades National Recreation Trail ascends the gorge for two miles to the picturesque 66-foot Cascades Waterfall. It is a four-mile round trip. At the recreation area, there are fifteen picnic spots with tables and grills. Flush toilets available.
Directions: From Pembroke, VA, Take Rt. 460 to Pembroke and turn right onto Rt. 623. Travel 4 miles to the Cascades parking lot.
This is a beautiful trail through a deep cool gorge leading to a 66-foot drop waterfalls.
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Click here to edit!Cascades Recreation Area is located in the Little Stony Creek Valley. The central picnic area is in the lower section of the valley. It is predominantly grassy and shaded by apple and pear trees as well as native buckeyes, boxelders, and walnut trees. the creek runs adjacent to the picnic area. Little Stony Creek is a native trout stream (single barbed hook/artificial lures only). The Cascades National Recreation Trail ascends the gorge for two miles to the picturesque 66-foot Cascades Waterfall. It is a four-mile round trip.
For hiking and picnicking access follow VA 460 to Pembroke. Turn right ontoVA 623. Follow 4 miles to the Cascades parking lot. Total travel distance: 19.5 miles. The parking lot fills up early on summer weekends, so come early if you can.
HighlightsTrail is predominantly grassy and shaded by apple and pear trees as well as native buckeyes, boxelders, and walnut trees. The lower trail follows the creek and includes steps cut into the rocks. The upper trail is wide, level, and slopes gently all the way up/down. Most people go up the lower trail and return via the upper trail. The pool at the base of the waterfall is a wonderful place to play in the water - just don't climb the falls - it isn't safe. The water is always icy cold and refreshing all year long.
