Whitetop Laurel Falls (Mount Rogers)

Whitetop Laurel Falls, also called Big Rock Falls, is an 8-foot waterfall on Whitetop Laurel Creek in Washington County, Virginia.  The waterfall is located along the Virginia Creeper Trail.

Hike Length: 2.0 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Virginia Creeper Trail (Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in Jefferson National Forest)
Trail Users: Hiking, biking, equestrian
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfall are very slippery
Trailhead GPS: 36.64407,-81.73981
Waterfall GPS: 36.63423,-81.74891

Directions:

From Damascus, head east on US-58 for about 4 miles and turn right into the Straight Branch Trailhead parking for the Virginia Creeper Trail.

Map:

Hike Description:

Go right on Virginia Creeper Trail heading towards Damascus.  In just under a mile, cross the creek on a trestle bridge.  The waterfall is just downstream of the bridge.

Here's a video of the falls.

Blog Entries:

07-Apr-2023: Virginia Creeper Trail in the Rain