44 Things to do near Panther Falls
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Ben Salem Wayside
Lexington, Virginia
6.4 miles NWSwim near Lexington, Virginia
Swim
Matts Creek Area
Clifton Forge, Virginia
9.4 miles SWSwimming holes near an Appalachian Trail shelter close to the James River — a 2.5-mile hike each way; holes may be shallow late in summer, suits possibly optional depending on solitude.
Swim
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia
10.2 miles NWShort holes on the Washington and Lee University campus with a mix of tight and open fairways along the main road — bring a map to navigate the layout.
Disc Golf
Shoe Creek
Roseland, Virginia
12.2 miles NETwo miles of Class III-V rapids and multiple surrounding creeks for kayakers and rafters, plus a high-clearance off-road trail for 4WD adventurers along Shoe Creek in Virginia.
Whitewater
Big Marys Creek Slide
Vesuvius, Virginia
12.2 miles NA natural waterslide that launches you into a swimming hole below, with waterfalls and cool water in the Virginia hills — wear swimwear and foot protection, and check depth first.
Swim
Arnold Valley Pool
Natural Bridge Station, Virginia
14.3 miles SWArnold Valley Pool is a secluded Blue Ridge swimming hole near Natural Bridge Station, VA, with a 12-foot pool, natural slide, and rope swing.
Swim
St. Mary's Falls
Raphine, Virginia
18.6 miles NEBlue-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
HumanKind Disc Golf Course
Lynchburg, Virginia
18.7 miles SHilly, mostly open disc golf holes spread across HumanKind's campus in Lynchburg — a free, breezy round with elevation to burn.
Disc Golf
Campbell Creek
Tyro, Virginia
19.4 miles NEA 6-mile Appalachian Trail stretch with good elevation rewards remote explorers with a creek pool at the base of a waterfall — optional swimwear in this backcountry spot.
Swim
Randolph College Disc Golf Course
Lynchburg, Virginia
19.6 miles SA short disc golf course on the Randolph College campus in Lynchburg, making good use of elevation as it winds around a chapel, cottage, pines, and athletic fields.
Disc Golf
Peaks View Park
Lynchburg, Virginia
20.1 miles SA relatively short but challenging disc golf course in Lynchburg with steep hillside wooded holes and deceptive elevation changes — accuracy is rewarded on every shot.
Disc Golf
North Creek Area
Mount Solon, Virginia
21.1 miles SWSeveral swimming holes tucked into Jefferson National Forest offer very private dips, with some naturally secluded spots near I-81 and others openly exposed at Jennings Creek.
Swim
Rotary Centennial Riverfront Skate Park
Lynchburg, Virginia
21.6 miles SA 14,000-square-foot outdoor hybrid skatepark in Lynchburg with a 9,000-sq-ft street course, a 5-foot and 8-foot concrete bowl, and limited weekly public sessions — check the schedule before visiting.
Skateboard
Longdale
Clifton Forge, Virginia
23.3 miles WSwim near Clifton Forge, Virginia
Swim
Cowpasture River Area
Millboro, Virginia
24.8 miles NWSwim near Millboro, Virginia
Swim
Liberty University Disc Golf - East
Lynchburg, Virginia
26.1 miles SWinding in and out of mature forest on Liberty Mountain, this free disc golf course mixes short technical holes with long challenging drives and dual tees for added variety.
Disc Golf
Liberty University Disc Golf - Camp Hydaway
Rustburg, Virginia
26.9 miles SA technically demanding private disc golf course at Liberty University's Camp Hydaway in Rustburg — narrow fairways reward precision throwers.
Disc Golf
Pauls Creek
Nellysford, Virginia
27.3 miles NEA 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
Big Otter River
Goode, Virginia
28.0 miles SSwim near Goode, Virginia
Swim
Falling Creek Park
Bedford, Virginia
30.1 miles SWOpen disc golf on rolling hills with fairways defined by large cedars and beautiful brick tees in a Bedford, VA park.
Disc Golf
