Swim at Arnold Valley Pool

Arnold Valley Pool might be a couple hundred feet from the road but most people don’t even notice when they pass by. This swimming hole is located on the same road as Devil’s Marbleyard and is the perfect place to cool off after the intense hike at the Marbleyard or on any hot summer day. The swimming hole is spring fed so the water is always cold! There are three massive boulders that encompass the hole, two of which form a natural 5-foot water slide that plunges you into the deepest part of the hole. There is also a 20 ft. rope swing dangling from one of the surrounding trees that is sure to keep you entertained for hours. Make sure you are careful when jumping because there are rocks just beneath the surface. It is important to always wade through the water before jumping.

At milepost 71 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, turn onto the unmarked gravel road, which takes you down the mountain for several miles. At the bottom of the mountain park right before the second small bridge.