Apple Orchard Falls Trail, Rockbridge County Virginia Hiking Trails

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Apple Orchard Falls Trail

Length: 3.4 miles
Rating: Strenuous

This trail begins at an elevation of 3500 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 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:

Blue Ridge Parkway mile post 78.4.

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