Stiles Falls was named after Randolph Stiles who sadly lost his life near the Falls during a Sunday School picnic. It is a very pretty waterfall at the end of a scenic 1.6-mile hike.
The Falls is located on the property of Alta Mons – a summer camp and retreat center of the United Methodist Church near Shawsville, Virginia.
The Great Virginia Waterfall Trail
Stiles Falls is in Section 1 of the Great Virginia Waterfall Trail which travels 182 miles from Roanoke to Galax.
Directions
Make your way to Alleghany Spring Road (SR-637) and look for Camp Alta Mons on the south side of the road. Drive up to the office on the left and park in the small lot on the right. DO NOT enter the gate with your vehicle.
Do check in with the office as a courtesy and sign your name on the visitor sheet next to the gate.
Trail Map
The Trail
The trail is marked and easy at first but you have to cross a stream 3 times and may get wet! Near the Falls the trail gets steeper and rougher as you can see in the slide show below.
Please wear proper hiking shoes to prevent slipping.
Trail Profile
Slide Show
Google Map of Virginia Waterfalls
Stiles Falls is near Allegheny Springs on this Virginia Waterfalls map by Eben Schoeman.