Little Stony Creek National Recreation Trail

Jefferson National Forest, VA New River Gorge + Central Appalachians

Trip stats

Distance
5.4 mi
Net Gain
700 ft
Time
2-4 hrs
YDS Rating
Class 1
Route
Out/Back

Ratings out of 10

Effort
1.7/10
Personality
5/10
Beauty
7/10
Solitude
2.9/10
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Route map + Trailhead

Trailhead Coordinates

36.861113, -82.446206

The directions link below drops a pin on the trailhead coordinates and lets Google Maps pick the route. If the drive has rough roads or access issues that GPS nav might get wrong, I cover that in my trip report.

Trip report

Apr 30, 2017 — The Little Stony National Recreation Trail is a really nice walk along Little Stony Creek, which gets hugged in by tall banks on either side. There are two start points, but most people seem to come from the south, whereas those who go from the north seemed to stop at the featured waterfall. From the south, the trail passes over multiple bridges, weaving over the creek and passing sandstone bluffs before visiting a cascade, Lower Stony Creek Falls. From here, the trail continues more steeply past a few more gorgeous waterfalls before ending at Little Stony Falls. The trail goes a bit farther to the northern parking area from here.

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Photos

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  1. The trail follows the Little Stony Creek the whole way.
  2. There are a few well-crafted bridges to cross. They seem a bit extravagant.
  3. Some sandstone bluffs appear once in a while.
  4. Getting closer to the lower falls.
  5. Lower Stony Creek Falls.
  6. After Lower Stony Creek Falls, another long bridge leads into a more snug section of the trail.
  7. The trail starts to gain elevation as it avoids a few larger waterfalls.
  8. Passing another gorgeous waterfall.
  9. Little Stony Creek Falls.
  10. Little Stony Creek Falls.
  11. A short hike leads to the northern trailhead.

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