Loading...

WINTER SALE! 50% OFF Supporter Accounts — now through January 31st. Learn More.

South River Fire Rd Trail

This trail starts at the South River Falls overlook and ends at the parking lot and is 2 miles one-way. It's a less steep trail than the out-and-back South River Falls Trail, but it's slightly longer and serves as the perfect trail to turn a South River Falls trip into a loop.

This GPS data follows the yellow blazes until this trail meets up with the AT and then we shot down the AT back to parking.

Remember to bring lots of water. The trail is ~1.5 miles from the overlook to the AT intersection and then about 0.4 miles from the intersection back to parking. This GPS data also includes a tiny portion of the South River Falls Trail too.

This trail has a waterfall at the end of it (i.e. South River Falls).
Explore 71 trails near Stanardsville, VA

Know Before You Go

  • The South River Fire Rd Trail in Stanardsville, VA, is a 2-mile one-way trail offering a less steep alternative to the South River Falls Trail.
  • It allows you to create a loop hike from the South River Falls overlook, connecting to the Appalachian Trail (AT) for the return to the parking lot.
  • The trail leads to South River Falls, and hikers should bring plenty of water for the ~1.9-mile total distance (1.5 to AT and 0.4 on AT).
Interactive topographic map for South River Fire Rd Trail located in Stanardsville, VA. Click the "View Map" button to load GPS coordinates and trail markers.
Get directions
Distance
2.0 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
1 hrs
Elev. Gain
827'
Rating
0.0
Added
April 29, 2017
Updated
January 31, 2019

Weather Forecast

Loading...
Total Change
804'
Ascent
827'
Descent
91'
Loading...

Download the GPX Data for Offline Use

Supporters get exclusive access to download trail routes to the MyHikes app for offline use. Stay prepared on your adventure, even without an internet connection! Become a Supporter today to unlock this feature and hike with confidence.

Download South River Fire Rd Trail GPX Data to the MyHikes Mobile App

Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Waterfalls
Camping
Appalachian Trail logo Appalachian Trail hike

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    38.381155, -78.516985
  2. Main Trailhead

    38.379512, -78.499584

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Markers

Blaze Color

Yellow

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

Trip Reports (Reviews)

Your opinion matters! Be the first to rate this trail.

Ready to help fellow hikers? Add a trip report to share your experience and provide valuable insights for other hikers!

2.0 miles / 3.2 km
April 30, 2017
Hiking
No community routes found. To add your own hike as a Community Route for this Trail guide, leave a Trip Report with an attached GPX file.

Popular categories

Scenic mountain view representing vista trails
Vista trails
Scenic gorge of cascades representing waterfall trails
Waterfall hikes
Rugged mountain terrain representing summit trails
Summit trails
Scenic mountain view representing dog-friendly trails
Dog-friendly
Scenic campsite with a view representing camping trails
Camping trails
Appalachian Trail logo representing A.T. hikes
A.T. hikes

You May Also Like

25 Best Day Hikes in North Carolina - Discover the top 25 best day hikes in North Carolina, from breathtaking waterfalls to mountain peaks. Explore hidden gems, scenic views, and trails suitable for all skill levels, perfect for your next outdoor adventure.
Explore

25 Best Day Hikes in North Carolina

Discover the top 25 best day hikes in North Carolina, from breathtaking waterfalls to mountain peaks. Explore hidden gems, scenic views, and trails suitable for all skill levels, perfect for your next outdoor adventure.

Read
🍪 We use cookies to learn about site usage and to serve map tiles. You may block cookies manually in the browser. By continuing you agree. Learn more