Statons Creek Falls

2167-2181 Pedlar River Rd, Vesuvius, Virginia 24483

Statons Creek Falls

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2167-2181 Pedlar River Rd, Vesuvius, Virginia 24483
Waterfalls

Height: 140 feet in several cascades.

The Walk/Access: From I-81 take exit 188-A for Buffalo and head east on US-60 for 13.6 miles. Take a left onto state Route 605 (Pedlar River Rd) and go about 2.2 miles. Look for the top of the falls just off the road and to the right. There is a small parking area about 100 yards prior to the falls on the left.

The Added Lure: Make this a George Washington National Forest/Pedlar River two-for-the-price-of-one by visiting nearby Panther Falls. At just 9.5 road-miles away, the destination offers a quick hike (less than a mile) down to a pair of massive boulders from which you can leap into what is typically an 8-12-foot pool of water below.To get there, return to US-60 and head west for about 3.2 miles. Hang a left onto Panther Falls Rd, which you’ll stay on, through various slight forkings, for about 4.1 miles. Look for the trailhead and parking lot to be on your left. 

Grab a Bite: For a dose of fine, farm-to-table dining, cut out for The Red Hen in Lexington. With predominantly locally-sourced ingredients and ultra-creative Italian fare, this is a palate pleaser.

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Statons Creek Falls

The directions above are incorrect or incomplete at least. You have to turn onto 633 off 605. The top of the falls are at the top (elevation wise) of 633. They're difficult to find. You can easily drive right by them. Keep your windows down so you can listen for them.

Be careful as these falls can be very dangerous. There's no easy access to them. If you're an inexperienced hiker, don't have proper shoes, if you have children with you, this probably isn't a good stop.

We found these falls totally by accident 10 years ago and have been back multiple times. There never is anyone there. It's rare to even see a car go by. If you get hurt up there you're in real trouble. Take great caution.

Ed Hutchings 32 days ago

Not as accessible as they say

I recommend having the routes printed out or saved ion your gps as Internet is spotty in the mountains. We were unable to find these falls, but the scenery was worth the drive. As for Panther Falls, forget it. The road was almost 5 miles and treacherous! It is accessible by cars with reasonable ground clearance, but probably better to take a truck. And the falls are another hike once you get to the end of the road.

Stu Davis more than 3 years ago