Apple Orchard Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 200 ft high | Virginia
2.6 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 2.6 mi distance for this hike is verified (npplan.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Apple Orchard Falls
Apple Orchard Falls is a waterfall in Virginia, about 200 feet high, on land managed by George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Its height is from fs.usda.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Apple Orchard Falls Trail: 2.6 miles round trip, from Sunset Field Overlook (Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 78.4). Allow 2 hours. Distance from npplan.com.
Before You Go
- There is no fee. (fs.usda.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check George Washington and Jefferson National Forests for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
- https://fs.usda.gov/r08/gwj/recreation/trails/apple-orchard-falls-trail-forest-trail-17
- https://npplan.com/parks-by-state/north-carolina-national-parks/blue-ridge-parkway-park-at-a-glance/blue-ridge-parkway-hiking-trails/blue-ridge-parkway-sunset-field-apple-orchard-falls-mp-78-4/
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/regions/southern/AppleOrchardFalls/index.shtml
- https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Apple-Orchard-Falls-16870
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Apple Orchard Falls?
The Apple Orchard Falls Trail to Apple Orchard Falls is 2.6 miles round trip. Allow 2 hours.
Where does the Apple Orchard Falls hike start?
It starts from Sunset Field Overlook (Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 78.4).
How tall is Apple Orchard Falls?
Apple Orchard Falls is about 200 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Apple Orchard Falls?
There is no fee.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Apple Orchard Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- npplan.com
- Distance
- npplan.com
- Falls height
- fs.usda.gov
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Apple Orchard Falls.