Apple Orchard Falls is a tall cascade waterfall in Virginia, dropping 200 ft (61 m).
Its water comes from Apple Orchard Falls Branch. You'll find it in Botetourt, Virginia. It is protected within USFS (George Washington and Jefferson National Forests).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 2.7 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Buchanan, the closest town.
When to go: Spring. Like most waterfalls, Apple Orchard Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
