WATERFALL TRAILS & LOOPS Looking for a refreshing reward after a solid hike? These waterfall trails deliver. DEVIL’S BATHTUB, DUFFIELD A 4-mile hike with several stream crossings leads to a crystal-clear waterfall basin. This legendary swimming hole even has a playful rope swing. ST. MARY’S FALLS, VESUVIUS The 4.7-mile hike includes five river crossings and ends at a waterfall-fed swimming hole. CASCADES FALLS, PEMBROKE A family-friendly 4-mile hike follows Little Stoney Creek to this 66-foot-tall waterfall. Enjoy stone steps, wooden bridges, and a super-size swimming hole. CRABTREE FALLS, TYRO Tackle a 3.3-mile hike to see the tallest cascading falls east of the Mississippi River. In all, Crabtree features 1,200 feet of drops and multiple overlooks. TANK HOLLOW FALLS, CLEVELAND A short-and-sweet 0.2-mile stroll delivers you to a picturesque 60-foot-tall waterfall in the Clinch River Valley. Lower Doyles Falls Find out their difficulty and distance. Watch video STAUNTON RIVER STATE PARK At the confluence of the Dan and Staunton rivers, this state park delivers big skies, quiet trails, and access to Buggs Island Lake, Virginia’s largest. A certified International Dark Sky Park, it’s ideal for stargazing and meteor showers. Enjoy hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, then step back in time with an overnight stay in a Civilian Conservation Corps-built cabin that dates to the 1930s. Then try SKY MEADOWS STATE PARK Just an hour from Washington, D.C., Sky Meadows boasts rolling pastures, valley overlooks, and a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. On a clear day, you may spot planes lifting off from nearby Washington Dulles International Airport. You can even see Paris! Virginia, that is. If you like 26 Virginia .org NICK PAL A STRO; MIKE ZORGER; MARK HAMILTON
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