Waterfall Hero Hikes: Wilson Creek Waterfall (Grayson Highlands)

Wilson Creek Waterfall is a 25-foot waterfall on its namesake in Grayson County, Virginia. The waterfall is located in Grayson Highlands State Park.

Hike Length: 1.8 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Grayson Highlands State Park
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 36.64003,-81.48741
Waterfall GPS: 36.64751,-81.49171

Directions:

From Independence, head west on US-58 for about 25 miles to Grayson Highlands State Park. Turn right into the park and go about 3.3 miles and turn right on the Campground Road, just before Massie Gap. Drive 1.3 miles and turn left into the parking area opposite the camp store.

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Hike Description:

The Wilson Creek Trail is a loop so you can either way, but it's shorter to go right than to go straight down the old road. Just past the sign at the trailhead, the trail descends steeply towards Wilson Creek, meeting up with the creek in about a half mile. There are many cascades and drops along the creek, but the waterfall is about 1 mile from the trailhead if hiking the loop in the counterclockwise direction.