St. Mary's Falls Virginia

St. Mary’s Falls – 3D Map, Photos and Directions – Virginia

This very popular waterfall between Lexington and Waynesboro, St. Mary’s Falls, should be on everyone’s to-do list!

It has everything most hikers look for – plenty of parking on a well-maintained unpaved road, a very steady and gradual trail, and a beautiful waterfall at the 2.2-mile mark!

St. Mary’s River Gorge used to be a very active mining area until the 1950s. In places, some remnants of its past can still be seen.

St. Mary's Falls Virginia
St. Mary’s Falls Virginia

The Great Virginia Waterfall Trail

St. Mary’s Falls is in Section 7 of the Great Virginia Waterfall Trail which travels 106 miles from Douthat State Park to Harrisonburg.

Virginia Waterfall Trail - Section 7
Virginia Waterfall Trail – Section 7

Directions

From Steeles Tavern, drive east on SR-56 for 1 mile then turn left on SR-608. After 2.2 miles turn right on to stay on SR-608 and drive a short distance to St Mary’s Road. Turn right.  The parking area is 1.4 miles away from where the road ends.

Road Map - St Mary's Falls
Road Map – St Mary’s Falls

Trail Map

3D Trail Map - St Mary's Falls
3D Trail Map – St Mary’s Falls (click to enlarge)

The Trail

The trail (while rocky in some areas) is easy to follow (orange markers). Be aware you have to cross the creek no less than 5 times meaning your feet will get wet after a rainy period!

Trail Profile

St Marys Falls - Trail Profile
St Mary’s Falls – Trail Profile (click to enlarge)

Google Map of Virginia Waterfalls

St. Mary’s Falls is near Steeles Tavern on this Virginia Waterfalls map by Eben Schoeman.