Bent Mountain Falls is one of Virginia's tallest waterfalls, with the drop into Bottom Creek Gorge commonly cited around 200 feet (some sources describe the full multi-tier drop as much greater). It is viewed from an overlook on the Knight, Johnston, and Duval Trail loop in The Nature Conservancy's Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve south of Roanoke; pets are not permitted.
Its 200 ft drop is taller than about 88% of the 775 waterfalls we track.
The falls are fed by Camp Creek / Bottom Creek. It lies in Roanoke, Virginia. The site is on public land managed by The Nature Conservancy (Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Reaching it takes a moderate walk, so budget time and pack water before you set out. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 4.9 miles round trip. The nearest town is Bent Mountain.
When to go: spring. Water volume swings with the seasons here, strongest after snowmelt or rain and lowest in late summer, so check recent streamflow before you go.
