Roaring Run Falls

Eagle Rock, VA
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Roaring Run Falls
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Distance
1.61 miles
Elevation Gain
210 ft
Route Type
Loop

Features

Waterfall
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
River
Forest
Bathrooms
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Added by Lucas Moore

This short, easy hike is perfect for families and has a ton of reasons to add it to your list including awesome waterfalls, natural rock waterslide, swimming holes, fishing, easy parking, and bathrooms.

From 615 (Craig Creek rd) you turn on to 621 (Roaring Run rd) and about mile down is a little gravel road on the left that you turn down. Go down this gravel road a little ways to reach the parking area, you'll know you're there when you see a big gate held up by two stone pillars.

Once you are ready to go, you walk from the parking area past the big gate a few hundred feet to where you'll reach the bathrooms and multiple trailheads. From here there are two trails to the left of the bathrooms, and the one on the right of those two is the one to the falls. (The one on the right of the bathrooms takes you to an old iron furnace which is really neat to look at too.)

Now to call this a hike is a bit much, it is more of a nature walk. There is a nice smooth trail pretty much the whole way to the falls. However, it's very beautiful and adventurous walk! The trail goes right up beside the river the entire way and has a few nice little wooden bridges to cross. There are also a few places where the rocks have been smoothed over by the water where you can slide down them into a pool below. The falls aren't the biggest in the world, but definitely a sight to see for sure! Plus you can climb up to the top and look over, granted the rocks can get slippery so be careful.

I went on this adventure in late September, and I am definitely looking to go back after the leaves have changed. I think that's going to be even more gorgeous. Plus it was raining and a bit chilly which made the water even colder, but it was worth it! So, if you're looking to get in the water more I'd advise going in the summer, but I guess that's kind of obvious, right? But all in all, you NEED to go check out Roaring Run Falls, you won't be disappointed! 

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Josh Webb
12/22/2025
Well Maintained
Great Conditions
Well Marked
Easy To Park
Bathrooms
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Jamie Hotaling
11/7/2025
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Tiffany Brown
2/2/2025
First hjnk we went on together! 🥾📸🏔️🩵💚
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Jennifer Stewart
3/23/2023
Roaring run
Gorgeous hike, pretty along the entire trail
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Stephen Catalano
8/14/2020
Coming back in the fall
With some fall color, these falls really pop in photos. I'll be coming back again this fall to capture these with oranges/red leaves.
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Hannah Harvey
8/5/2020
Family walk/hike
Clear, wide (at most times) path. Short hike to the falls many options for longer hikes. Most kids could hike this on their own ...
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Troy Keyser
12/3/2018
Easy and beautiful
Perfect short hike/ nature walk along a river.
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Nick Palastro
5/29/2018
This is a nice spot to check out if you're in the area. I certainly wouldn't make it a 'must-see' if you're short on ...
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Kenton Steryous
9/13/2016
Short But Sweet
Perfect hike for a young family due to its short distance. But also one of my favorites...absolutely beautiful. And if your in to fishing ...
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Elyse Clark
2/8/2016
Though a short and easy walk through the woods, Roaring Run is definitely a place to add to your list. Within 100 yards or ...
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