Straight Branch Falls (Mount Rogers)

Straight Branch Falls, also called Estella Falls, is a 20-foot waterfall on Straight Branch in Washington County, Virginia.  The waterfall is located in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (Jefferson National Forest)
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: Use care walking along the road and stay behind the guardrail.  It's a steep but short climb down to creek level.
Trailhead GPS: 36.64409,-81.71524
Waterfall GPS: 36.64446,-81.71527

Directions:

From Damascus, head east on US-58 for 5.8 miles and the waterfall will be on the left.  It is best if coming this way to pass the waterfall and make a U-turn.  There is a small grassy area just before the guardrail if heading west to park.

Map:

Hike Description:

Walk behind the guardrail to view the waterfall.  It's a steep scramble down to creek level.

Here's a video of the falls.

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