A popular roughly 10-foot waterfall and swimming hole on the Pedlar River in Amherst County, framed by two rock shelves and reached by a short 0.4-mile path. Strong currents and an undercut ledge make swimming hazardous.
At 10 ft, it stands above roughly 3% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
The falls are fed by Pedlar River. You'll find it in Amherst, Virginia. It is protected within USFS - George Washington National Forest (Pedlar Ranger District).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 0.8 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Buena Vista, the closest town.
When to go: summer. Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
