Lands Run Falls
A fire-road walk to a small stream and cascades descending into a steep gorge.
Route overview
Lands Run Falls in Virginia.
The route follows Lands Run Fire Road downhill and leaves it only for the short official approach to the top of the cascade area before returning uphill.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Virginia
- Distance
- 2.09 km
- Typical duration
- 60-90 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation gain
- 99 m
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- out-and-back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- Entrance pass required; no separate ordinary day-hike reservation.
Safety context
The cascade may be dry. Do not descend into the gorge or move around the top of wet falls; the final return is uphill. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
The cascade may be dry. Do not descend into the gorge or move around the top of wet falls; the final return is uphill.
Highlights
Lands Run, cascades, gorge, short hike, North District
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