Whiteoak
Canyon Falls
86
feet
4.6
miles roundtrip
2-1/2
hours
This
is the second highest falls in the park and a moderate hike. You
will be parking at the Whiteoak Canyon Falls Parking Area at mile
42.6.
Limberlost
Mile
43
1
hour
Handicapped
accessible
A
1.2 mile, 1 hour circuit through a grove of giant hemlocks. Trurn onto
the Old Rag Fire Road and drive 0.1 mile to the parking area. The
trail will begin at the upper side of the parking area, but not down
the fire road. At 0.4 mile, turn left at trail junction. At 0.8
mile, turn left at trail junction. The trail will continue to the fire
road. Trun left, hiking 0.2 mile back to the parking area. Pets
are not allowed on this trail.
Betty's
Rock
Mile
44.4
3/4
hour
A
0.8 mile round trip to a view from a rock ledge. You will need to
park at the Crescent Rock Overlook. This trail will begin at the
north end of the sidewalk and ascend gently. Retrace your steps to
complete this 3/4 hour walk.
Cedar
Run Falls
34
feet
3.4
mile roundtrip
2
hours
This
is a very difficult hike because of its rocky and steep areas.
It is recommended for experienced hikers only. Now with that said,
you will start this hike at the Hawksbill Gap Parking Area at mile
45.6.
Hawksbill
Mile
46.7
2
hour
A
2.1 mile round trip to a 360-degree viewpoint and the highest peak in
the Park. Parking will be at the Upper Hawksbill area on the west
side. You will be hiking up the trail until you reach a dirt road.
Turn right onto the road until you reach the top. When you are at the
top, be sure to check out the falcons that are living there. Retrace
your steps to complete this 2 hour hike.
Dark
Hollow Falls
Mile
50.7
1-1/2
hour
Note:
this trail is one of the most heavily used trails in the park.
A
1.4 mile round trip to a waterfall. You will be parking in the Dark
Hollow Falls parking area and will follow the trail 0.6 mile to the
head of the falls. You can continue on to the botton of the falls for
good view all along the way. Retrace your steps to complete this 1-1/2
hour hike. No pets are allowed on this trail.
Story
of the Forest Nature Trail
Mile
51
1-3/4
hour
This
is a 1.8 mile, circuit on a self guided natur;e trail which explains
about the succession from meadow to forest. You will be parking in the
Harrry F. Byrd Vistor Center parking lot. This trail will begin at the
north end of the parking lot and end at the visitor center. No pets
are allowed on this trail.
Travel
Central
