St. Mary's Falls
Raphine, Virginia
Hike and Swim
St. Mary's Falls is a beautiful swimming hole located in St. Mary's Wilderness. This unique swimming hole has beautiful blue green water and unique rock formations. These low rocks provide a great jump off point for swimmers. Swimmers should check water depth before jumping. The cascading falls create a cool water swimming hole even on the hottest of days.
To find St. Mary's Falls hikers need to head to St. Mary's Wilderness in George Washington National Forrest. The path to the falls is marked by ribbons with written instructions. The hike is 4.4 Miles out and back with very little elevation change. Hikers should keep St. Mary's river on their left while hiking and look for a pink ribbon marking where to cross to the other side.
This invigorating hike and swimming hole make for wonderful locations to visit and explore in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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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
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