Hike to the Sand Caves

Ewing, VA
4.7
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Hike to the Sand Caves
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Distance
8 miles
Elevation Gain
2000 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

Features

Waterfall
Dog Friendly
Scenic
Family Friendly
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Wildlife
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About this place

Added by Emily Westergard

This is a great spot to have lunch while out hiking the Ridge Trail. Some highlights include: waterfall, cave, luscious sand, rhododendrons.

After a 2.5 mi hike up the Ewing Trail, you will reach the Ridge Trail. Go left for approximately 1 mi until you reach a landing for horses. Another 0.25 mi down the trail, you will encounter some steep wooden steps as well as several slippery boulders. Depending on recent weather and season, you will reach the bottom where you may or may not find the Sand Cave Waterfall and stream. Check it out in the winter for some amazing icicles! The Sand Cave itself extends back about 100 ft with beautiful, fine, white sand. Be cautious as there are bears in the area.

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Jared Beeler
9/10/2020
Worth the trip up!
Although the hike is very steep it is a place to go! The size of the cave is amazing and is a lot of fun for kids to play in.
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Caitlyn Campbell
6/16/2018
❤️
The hike can be a bit rough but seeing the sand caves are worth every bit of the elevation change.
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Jean-Claude Linossi
5/24/2018
Sand Caves Trail
Beautiful hike and the caves are awesome.
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Justin Davis
3/25/2018
Better than anticipated!!
Cave is a lot larger than I figured it would be. Cool waterfall at the opening too.
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Kimberly McCowan
7/28/2017
Sand Cave/White Rocks
Wonderful hike! Absolutely amazing Sand Cave! Pictures can not do it justice!
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Josh Hollandsworth
5/17/2016
Bizarre!
I had a buddy take me here, and I'm not going to lie, I was very surprised. It was really bizarre seeing a cave ...
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Michelle Henderson
11/22/2015
sand cave
This is an incredible cave; pictures really cannot do it justice!
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