Straight Branch Falls

Washington County, Virginia

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Washington County, Virginia
Access status: Partial: roadside viewpoint described by a visitor source; parking area not confirmed by the land manager
The walk: Under 0.1 mile (Waterfall Hero Hikes)
Ground & access: Roadside viewing behind a guardrail. The way down to creek level is a short but steep scramble.

Waterfall Hero Hikes: Straight Branch Falls (Mount Rogers)

Straight Branch Falls, also called Estella Falls, is a 20-foot waterfall on Straight Branch in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Jefferson National Forest. It is beside US 58 east of Damascus. From Damascus, drive east on US 58 for 5.8 miles; the falls are on the left. The account suggests passing the falls and turning around, then parking in a small grassy area just before the guardrail while heading west. Walk behind the guardrail to view the falls. Use care beside the road.

Plan your visit

Small grassy roadside area beside US 58 about 5.8 miles east of Damascus, then a few steps behind the guardrail to view the falls

Waterfall Hero Hikes lists the hike length as less than 0.1 mile.

Roadside viewing behind a guardrail. The way down to creek level is a short but steep scramble.

Where to start

Small grassy area just before the guardrail on the westbound side of US 58, about 5.8 miles east of Damascus. No official source confirms this parking area.

Timing & water

No seasonal closure is mentioned.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned.

Visitor information

Visit sources

More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Washington County, Virginia.

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