Devil’s Bathtub via Devil’s Fork Loop in Jefferson National Forest, VA

Hike Devil’s Bathtub via Devil’s Fork Loop Jefferson National Forest, VA

Class 1 7.2 miles 2100 gain 3-5 hrs Loop Apr 30, 2017
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I recommend getting up early to do the hike to Devil's Bathtub. It's a gorgeous spot that gets all sorts of people, most of whom bring coolers, flip flops, etc. The trail follows Devil Fork for a while, crossing the creek a bunch of times before stumbling on the featured Devil's Bathtub. Continue past this on the easy-to-follow Devil's Fork Trail to continue the loop, or head back. The trail after Devil's Bathtub isn't particularly exciting, but has some nice highlights and I didn't see anyone on the Devil's Fork loop. The trail eventually merges with an old forest road and brings you back to Devil Fork.

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First of many creek crossings.
First of many creek crossings.
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A natural water slide.
A natural water slide.
The natural water slide - the trail comes from the right.
The natural water slide - the trail comes from the right.
Devils Bathtub.
Devils Bathtub.
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Keep walking up the creek to see more beautiful features.
Keep walking up the creek to see more beautiful features.
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Back along the trail, crossing another creek.
Back along the trail, crossing another creek.
The trail gets much more narrow once you are on the Devils Fork Loop Trail.
The trail gets much more narrow once you are on the Devils Fork Loop Trail.
Randomly pass another waterfall.
Randomly pass another waterfall.
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Eventually, the trail merges with an old forest road that completes the loop.
Eventually, the trail merges with an old forest road that completes the loop.
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