Hike Sentinel Point and Mill Creek Falls

Narrows, VA
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Hike Sentinel Point and Mill Creek Falls
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Distance
7.8 miles
Elevation Gain
1800 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Wildflowers
Waterfall
Food Nearby
Forest
Easy Parking
Wildlife
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Added by Elyse Clark

This scenic 7.8 mile hike has three waterfalls, a view of the New River and Wolf Creek Valley, and is rarely crowded.

There are many trails in the area so here is a map to start out because it can get confusing:http://gilescounty.org/images2/Map-Town%20Farm-Hiking%20Trails%20%282010%29.pdf.

From the parking area, keep to the left side of the stream and head up the gravel road. You'll soon come to the Mill Creek dam, which has a shelter and picnic area. Continue to stay to the left of the stream, as the gravel road turns into a rocky trail here. Stay on the trails closest to the stream (marked by signs that say "waterfalls") and soon you will arrive at the first of three falls. The second and third waterfalls are well-marked spur trails off to the right of the trail.

To go to Sentinel Point, continue on the trail past the waterfalls and you will intersect the "Piney Road Trail". Turn right onto the trail, then turn right again onto "Shortcut". After 0.33 miles this trail intersects "Grassy Road". Turn right and ascend the steep hill for a great view of the town of Narrows and the New River.

Simply retrace your steps back down Grassy Road, left on Shortcut, left on Piney Road Trail, left on Catwalk , then stay by the stream to return to your car.

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Timber Brammer
1/11/2026
Well Maintained
Amazing Views
Not Crowded
Great Conditions
Easy To Park
Bathrooms
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Jennifer Stewart
3/23/2023
Mill creek
Lots of trails, waterfalls are beautiful
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Angela Hanlon
10/15/2021
First hike, first falls
Didn’t have a lot of time but wanted to get in a quick hike before we return for a longer one. The hike up ...
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hannah lee
9/4/2019
If you love waterfalls but hate crowds...
Gorgeous, scenic, and rarely, if ever-crowded. Even on the weekends, you might run across 2-4 other groups of hikers, at most. The Waterfalls Trail ...
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Bob Majure
10/17/2016
Better than the cascades
The waterfalls are not as large as the Cascades, but it doesn't require a parking fee and is never crowded. It is the perfect ...
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