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Rockbridge County Virginia Hiking Trails
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Balcony Falls Trail
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Length: 5.0 miles
Rating: Moderate/Strenuous
Elevation change: 800 feet to 2250 feet.
The trail crosses the corner of Locher Tract and then
follows an old woods road about 1.2 miles. It then climbs, with
switchbacks through frequent timber type changes from pine to mixed
hardwoods. At 2.3 miles, enter James River Face Wilderness. Scenic views
from the top of the ridge include the town of Glasfow and the James River
Gorge. The trail ends where it joins an old fire road, which is now the
Sulphur Spring Trail.
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Directions:
From VA Route 130 at Natural Bridge Station, turn
south on VA Route 759. Go 0.9 miles and turn east on VA Route 782. Where
the paved road makes a sharp right turn, just past James River Recreation
Area, Keep straight ahead onto the gravel road. Go about 0.7 mile on VA
Route 782 and FS Road 3093 to the parking area (trailhead) at the Locher
Tract at the end of the road. |
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