How long is Apple Orchard Falls?

2.8 miles, out & back, with about 800 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 20 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Apple Orchard Falls?

It's rated Moderate. a tall cascade off the Blue Ridge Parkway

Moderate

Virginia

Distance2.8 mi

Est. time~1 hr 20 min

Elevation gain↗ 800 ft

RouteOut & back

Illustrative elevation profile — open in Apple Maps for the live trail map & precise profile.

a tall cascade off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.