Roaring Run Falls Hike
Waterfall | Virginia
1.5 mi loop
Roaring Run Falls Hike at a Glance
The Roaring Run Falls hike via the Roaring Run Loop Trail is 1.5 mi loop.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,570 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Roaring Run Loop Trail |
| Distance | 1.5 mi loop |
Your time: about 30 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 40 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 280 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1.5 mi distance for this hike is verified (fs.usda.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Roaring Run Falls
Roaring Run Falls is a waterfall in Virginia, on land managed by George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Roaring Run Loop Trail: 1.5 miles as a loop, from Roaring Run Day Use Area. Distance from fs.usda.gov.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Roaring Run Falls?
The Roaring Run Loop Trail to Roaring Run Falls is 1.5 miles as a loop.
Where does the Roaring Run Falls hike start?
It starts from Roaring Run Day Use Area.
Is there a fee to hike to Roaring Run 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 Roaring Run Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- fs.usda.gov
- Distance
- fs.usda.gov
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Roaring Run Falls.