Hike Barney's Wall

Ripplemead, VA
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Hike Barney's Wall
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Distance
8.4 miles
Elevation Gain
1600 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Wildflowers
Waterfall
Forest
Bathrooms
Easy Parking
Wildlife
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Added by Elyse Clark

Easily combined with the hike to Cascade Falls, this 8.4 mile out and back hike climbs to a 700' tall cliff with a unique view of the New River Valley.

This hike begins in the parking lot for Cascade Falls. Keep left at the first and second intersections to stay on the Upper Trail. At the third intersection, stay straight (don't turn right) to stay on the Conservancy Trail.

Follow the Conservancy Trail for 0.4 miles, and continue on it when it branches off to the left at a well-marked intersection. The yellow-blazed hike is fairly steep, but gradual, and you will reach the Barney's Wall spur trail after 1.1 miles. The spur trail is 0.4 miles to the cliffs.

There is room to spread out on the cliffs, and it's a great place for lunch. Once finished, simply retrace your steps back down to your car, and don't forget to stop and look at the Cascades on your way in or out.

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Timber Brammer
3/8/2026
Not Crowded
Great Conditions
Amazing Views
Well Marked
Easy To Park
Well Maintained
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Russell Drumheller
3/8/2025
Amazing Views
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Jennifer Stewart
3/23/2023
Great viees
Continuing past the cascade falls
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Max Rooke
6/18/2019
Fun hike with many beautiful views
It’s really nice to leave the crowds at The Cascades behind and continue on the Barney’s Wall. While the trail does have steep sections ...
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Mary Jo Oliver
5/23/2019
Overgrown Trail
I loved this hike and the pay off was wonderful. However, there were multiple large trees down over the entire trail. Also, there was ...
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Bob Majure
10/17/2016
The wall will Amaze!
Once you get past the main Cascade waterfall, you probably will only run into one or two more groups of people. There are another ...
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Zach Hoopes
4/6/2016
Amp up your visit to the cascades
The cascades is a great hike, but for those looking for something a bit longer and a bit more challenging, Barney's wall is a ...
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