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Outdoors and Sports Dismal Falls

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    395 Dismal Creek Rd
    Pearisburg, VA 24134
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    540-921-2079 (Giles Tourism Phone)
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    Giles
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40 ft. width with a 12 ft. drop into a single whirlpool. It’s an easy hike for those who are less eager to venture far off the beaten path. From the community of White Gate on hwy. 42, just off Rt. 100 from Pearisburg, it’s a short jaunt of a little over 10 miles. You will take SR-606 to SR-671 and soon see a sign and pull-off on your right for the falls.

The ledges on the left side of the falls are step-like while the middle and right ledges are more of a straight drop. In lower water, the middle and right are not covered and the stream is much narrower. Despite the width of the stream, the waterfall is not particularly open with trees lining each bank and throwing much of the falls into shade most of the day.

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Southwest Virginia - Blue Ridge Highlands

Last Updated: 04/21/2017

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