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Hike to Stiles Falls

Shawsville, Virginia

4.8/5
based on 12 reviews

Details

Distance

3 miles

Elevation Gain

500 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

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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Hike to Stiles Falls Reviews

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.

This is not a very long hike but it provides some wonderful scenery. The leaves in the fall are beautiful and the waterfall is wonderful. Sat beside it for almost an hour and just enjoyed the sound of the water crashing down. Not very crowded.

Highly recommend very quiet and peaceful. It's a nice walk

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