Hebron Colony Falls

Price Park Picnic Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Boone Fork Trail downstream to the Hebron Colony Falls side path

Waterfall Hero puts the side path at 1.6 miles from the trailhead and Rich Stevenson says about 1.5 miles. Waterfall Hero lists 4 miles out and back because its hike continues to a second waterfall.

The trail gets rockier and steeper downstream. The side path is steep and can be slippery after rain. The falls are a series of drops between very large boulders, and the boulders are very slippery.

Where to start

Price Park Picnic Area at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 296.4, with small parking areas spread through the picnic area. Published trailhead coordinates: 36.13891, -81.72748. Rich Stevenson warns not to use the old access point on Old Turnpike Road, where cars are towed and ticketed.

Timing & water

The National Park Service says the picnic area is open year round, with comfort stations closed in winter. Its road status page listed the Parkway from Sandy Flat Gap to the Price Park Picnic Area as open with occasional single lane closures.

Before you go

No fee is stated by the sources. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, according to Waterfall Hero.