About
Length (round trip)4.6 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain1,040 ft up
Typical time3 hr 30 min
TrailheadWhiteoak Canyon parking, Skyline Drive mile 42.6
SurfaceRocky trail with steady descent
Best seasonApril to early June for wildflowers and waterfalls; mid-October for fall colour. Skyline Drive closes in ice and snow.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityThis trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines.
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌊 River or creek

This challenging hike to cascades and waterfalls has been popular since the early days of Skyland Resort. This particular hike goes to the upper falls before returning. Distance: 4.6-mile round trip hike Difficulty: Moderate ( hiking difficulty scale ) Hiking Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Elevation Gain: 1,040 feet Hike Description From the trailhead at the Whiteoak Canyon parking area (mile 42.6), take the Whiteoak Canyon Trail. Pass the junctions for the Old Rag Fire Road and the Limberlost Trail. About 2.3 miles from the start you will come to a rocky ledge with a view of the upper falls. Retrace your steps to return to the parking lot.

Tips
Downhill in, uphill out, all 1,040 feet of it. Six named waterfalls line this canyon; the upper one is the tallest.
Location

Whiteoak Canyon parking, Skyline Drive mile 42.6

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