Moderate hike
Apple Orchard Falls
Near Buchanan, Virginia
Height150 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail2.8 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring & fall
Apple Orchard Falls is a 150-ft waterfall near Buchanan, Virginia, with moderate hike access (2.8 mi round trip). a tall cascade off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Peaks of Otter. Best season: Spring & fall.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
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