45 Things to do near St. Mary's Falls
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Campbell Creek
Tyro, Virginia
6.5 miles SEA 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
Big Marys Creek Slide
Vesuvius, Virginia
7.1 miles SWA 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
Shoe Creek
Roseland, Virginia
9.9 miles STwo 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
Fox Disc Golf at Coyner Springs
Waynesboro, Virginia
12.4 miles NETight fairways with good elevation tucked into a dog park area at Coyner Springs in Waynesboro, Virginia.
Disc Golf
Pauls Creek
Nellysford, Virginia
12.7 miles EA 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
Kiwanis Disc Golf Course
Staunton, Virginia
14.8 miles NBeautiful and challenging with elevation, variety, and dual baskets on 9 holes — the blue tee to long basket layout stretches to a par-61 round in Staunton.
Disc Golf
Kiwanis Kourse DGC
Staunton, Virginia
14.8 miles NBeautiful and challenging disc golf in Staunton with serious elevation, variety, dual baskets, and dual tees — long blue layout plays par 61.
Disc Golf
Panther Falls
Amherst, Virginia
18.6 miles SWSwim near Amherst, Virginia
Swim
Ben Salem Wayside
Lexington, Virginia
20.2 miles SWSwim near Lexington, Virginia
Swim
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia
21.2 miles SWShort 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
Mint Springs Valley Park
Crozet, Virginia
22.6 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
23.7 miles NEAn 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
24.9 miles NEA 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
Blue Ridge Community College
Mount Sidney, Virginia
25.6 miles NA compact 4-hole campus practice disc golf course near Mount Sidney that uses elevation and trees to create a surprisingly engaging round.
Disc Golf
Matts Creek Area
Clifton Forge, Virginia
27.9 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
Stokesville Campground
Madison, Virginia
29.4 miles NSwim near Madison, Virginia
Swim
Natural Chimneys
Mount Solon, Virginia
29.6 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
29.9 miles NA 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
Bridgewater College
Mount Crawford, Virginia
31.3 miles NA mostly open, mowed disc golf course at Bridgewater College with a pond on hole 3, some elevation on hole 5, and dorm-adjacent hole 9 — please respect student privacy near the residence halls.
Disc Golf
Cowpasture River Area
Millboro, Virginia
31.7 miles WSwim near Millboro, Virginia
Swim
