Blue Suck Falls (Douthat)

Blue Suck Falls is a tiered, sliding waterfall on Blue Suck Run in Bath County, Virginia.  The waterfall is located in Douthat State Park.

Hike Length: 2.4 miles
Estimated Time: 1 to 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Douthat State Park
Trail Users: Hiking and biking
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 37.90166,-79.80524 
Waterfall GPS: 37.90451,-79.82066

Directions:

From Lexington, head west on I-64 for about 26 miles to exit 27.  At the end of the exit, turn right on Douthat State Park Road to head towards the park.  At 5.7 miles, shortly after the entrance station, turn left on the gravel road heading to Camp Carson Picnic Area.  Follow to the end and park.

Map:

Hike Description:

At the north end of the parking area, pick up the blue-blazed Blue Suck Falls Trail.  The trail follows Blue Suck Run upstream and crosses the stream, which can be tricky if the water is up.

At a half-mile, turn left to stay on Blue Suck Falls Trail.  At 0.8 miles, turn right to stay on the trail and cross below the base at 1.2 miles.

You can climb up the river left side to get a better view of the upper drops.

Blog Entries:

17-Apr-2021: Blue Suck Falls

External Links:

Virginia State Parks website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/douthat