How do you get to Apple Orchard Falls?

It's near Buchanan, Virginia — about 2.8 miles round trip.

How tall is Apple Orchard Falls?

About 150 feet. a tall cascade off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Peaks of Otter.

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Apple Orchard Falls

Q: When is the best time to see Apple Orchard Falls?

Spring & fall. a tall cascade off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Peaks of Otter.

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.

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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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