Upper, Middle, and Lower Little Stony Creek Falls Out and Back

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Map of Upper, Middle, and Lower Little Stony Creek Falls Hike, Scott County, VA, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Map of Upper, Middle, and Lower Little Stony Creek Falls Hike, Scott County, VA, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Elevation Profile of Upper, Middle, and Lower Little Stony Creek Falls Out and Back Hike

Elevation Profile of Upper, Middle, and Lower Little Stony Creek Falls Out and Back Hike

Overview. This is a beautiful creek and spectacular hike. Having visited in years past, on this day, the falls were flowing nicely during what is normally a very dry time of year. If ever in the region, this hike is worth the stop and be sure to visit Bear Rock that sits high above the creek gorge.

Route Type | Out and Back
Total Distance | 1 mile
Overall Difficulty | Easy

GPS Waypoints
Trailhead | 36.869583, -82.463431
Upper Little Stony Creek Falls | 36.871047, -82.461903
Middle Little Stony Creek Falls | 36.872958, -82.462558
Lower Little Stony Creek Falls | 36.874950, -82.463106

Trailhead. Ample parking is available at the trailhead with additional parking just northeast of the parking lot with pit toilets that were closed on this visit. [map]

Trail navigation. The trail is easy to follow and marked with yellow blazes. Start by leaving the north end of the parking lot and reaching an intersection just short of the creek. Turn left here and follow alongside the creek. Retrace your steps to return to the trailhead.

CAUTION - Landslide closure. The trail was closed at just above Lower Little Stony Creek Falls due to landslide. The trail has completely fallen into the gorge and a substantial effort will be needed to restore this trail - likely with a much higher route.

Little Stony National Recreation Trailhead, Scott County, VA, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Little Stony National Recreation Trailhead, Scott County, VA, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Cascade on Little Stony Creek, Scott County, VA, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Cascade on Little Stony Creek, Scott County, VA, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Upper Little Stony Creek Falls, Scott County, VA, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Upper Little Stony Creek Falls, Scott County, VA, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Middle Little Stony Creek Falls, Scott County, VA, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Middle Little Stony Creek Falls, Scott County, VA, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Little Stony Recreation Trail closed just above Lower Little Stony Creek Falls

Little Stony Recreation Trail closed just above Lower Little Stony Creek Falls

Landslide on Little Stony National Recreation Trail at Lower Little Stony Creek Falls

Landslide on Little Stony National Recreation Trail at Lower Little Stony Creek Falls

Lower Little Stony Creek Falls, Scott County, VA, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Lower Little Stony Creek Falls, Scott County, VA, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest