Hazel River Falls
Sperryville, Virginia
| Address: | 175 Woodward Rd, Sperryville, VA 22740, USA |
| GPS: |
38°36'50.1"N 78°15'26.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Virginia |
| Trails/Routes: | 5.1 mi |
National Park
Hike and Swim
Hazel River Falls is a moderately difficult trail located inside Shenandoah National Park. This 5.3 mile hike follows Hazel River from the Meadow Spring Parking Area. This trail has a change in elevation of 1,070 feet and some parts that are steep and more difficult to navigate for some hikers. This Hike takes an average of 5-6 hours. Hikers should be prepared with water and food as it is not available on the trail.
The trail leads to two small but stunning waterfalls with beautiful moss covered rock formations. At Hazel River Falls itself the water pools into an area deep enough to wade and swim. This provides a beautiful location to cool off after a long hike. Swimmers should check the safety and depth of water before swimming. Diving is not recommended in this area. The smaller of the two waterfalls has a flat rock that is perfect for sunbathing and enjoying the sound of the rushing water.
Another unique feature of these falls are the small caves off the trail. These colorful rock formations are great for a few moments of exploring and photo opportunities. These unique features make this lesser known waterfall hike in Shenandoah National Park well worth the challenging trek.
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Sperryville, Virginia
- Head southeast on US-522 S toward Farm Ln (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto VA-231 S (3.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Rolling Rd (1.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Woodward RdDestination will be on the left(0.8 mi)
