10 Hiking Trails near Nellysford, VA
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Pauls Creek
Nellysford, Virginia
2.2 miles NA quick 1.2-mile hike along Paul's Creek leads to a cascading waterfall and a natural water slide — stones smoothed by the water let visitors slide right into the swimming hole below.
Hike, Swim
St. Mary's Falls
Raphine, Virginia
12.7 miles WBlue-green water and unique low rock formations set the scene at this cascading waterfall swimming hole in St. Mary's Wilderness — a 4.4-mile out-and-back hike through George Washington National Forest.
Hike, Swim
Mint Springs Valley Park
Crozet, Virginia
15.4 miles NETwo small lakes with sandy beaches, miles of forested hiking and mountain biking trails, a sand volleyball pit, and a playground — all in an eight-acre valley park near Crozet, Virginia.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim 15.7 mi
Sugar Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
18.4 miles NAn 11-mile loop starting and ending at Sugar Hollow Reservoir, passing Blue Hole and Rip Rap swimming holes — a hiker's way to combine challenge with a cool dip in Shenandoah.
Hike, Swim 6.1 mi
Rip Rap Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
20.7 miles NA 50-foot, mountain-fed swimming hole on a difficult 10-mile Shenandoah Valley loop that also passes Chimney Rock and a scenic waterfall — cold, clear, and worth the effort.
Hike, Swim
Natural Chimneys
Mount Solon, Virginia
34.4 miles NTowering vertical limestone formations draped in trees and vines, with shallow river swimming holes, 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails, and a well-equipped 135-site campground.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
North River Gap
Mount Solon, Virginia
36.1 miles NWA free recreation area with an easy 2.4-mile river gorge hike through lush forest, a wading and swimming spot in the North River, and primitive campsites for $5 a night.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Fridley Gap
Keezletown, Virginia
42.9 miles NA small, chest-deep swimming hole at the halfway point of a beautiful George Washington National Forest loop — cold all year and only 0.5 miles from the trailhead.
Hike, SwimBullpasture Gorge
Williamsville, Virginia
44.9 miles NWBullpasture Gorge is a wild and beautiful river canyon in the remote western highlands of Virginia, where the Bullpasture River carves a dramatic gorge through Highland County near Williamsville. A...
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Whitewater 0.3 mi
Big Rock Falls
Syria, Virginia
48.4 miles NEA moderately challenging 1.5-mile trail follows Mill Prong River to a beautiful cascading waterfall with a swimming hole that fills up nicely at higher water levels.
Hike, Swim
