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Shawsville, Virginia
Hike to Stiles Falls
3 Miles Total - 500 ft gain - Out-and-Back Trail
Originally added by Geo Min
After a 1.5 mile hike, see a beautiful 60-foot waterfall in Floyd County
Park at the Alta Mons camp parking lot, and start walking the gravel road. There will be signs throughout the trail that lead to the waterfall. Continue down the trail for 1.5 miles. Look out for the white trail markers that indicate the Stiles Falls trail.
After 1.5 miles, you will reach the waterfall! Enjoy the view of a 60-foot waterfall. To return, follow the trail back to the parking lot.
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Overall rating:
Nice Little Hike
Great hike. The total distance from the parking lot (where there are bathrooms) is 3.4 miles
5.0
Very Nice
It was a nice spot to go to. I went in the month of 12/31/17 and thought it was a nice drive to get there as well. You’ll cross over 3 little creeks and get to the fall. It’s a short walk. Round trip 2 hrs or so. It’s on a campsite, so at this time of year it’s closed, so you can bring your dog.
4.0
Great Walk
We hit this on a Sunday morning in November. It was about 45 degrees and and leaves had fallen. We had the trail to ourselves. It was a nice gentle hike at first ending in a few steep climbs but nothing some 50 yr olds couldn't handle. The falls were beautiful and we were able to photograph the sun rising in the apex of the falls. Overall a great beginner hike.
5.0
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