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Travertine waterfall in Falls Ridge Preserve, VA

2,102 views · Published 10 January 2017 · 8:31 · Indexed 11 October 2026

Channel: Zachary Robbins · 2017 · Travel & Events

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Falls Ridge Preserve is located in the North Fork Roanoke River Valley close to Blacksburg, VA. This small preserve is held by The Nature Conservancy and protects a spring-fed travertine waterfall. Travertine describes limestone created by the build-up of spring water with high mineral concentrations. Over thousands of years the rocks grow in size, calcifying plants and other organic materials in the process. This waterfall was formed by the process, and has an interesting array of bulbous rocks at each cascade. It is clearly evident where moss and plants have calcified, there are cool green streaks in the rocks. The total height of the cascades is roughly 50-60 feet high. I also checked out the Chamberlain Trail loop, but it was little more than extra mileage. There is also a cool set of caves in the limestone cliff near the waterfall.

Hike was 3.3 miles with 610 feet elevation gain in 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Hike location
https://goo.gl/maps/vGws4WFVmGoKGbUw6

Hike report
http://www.hikingupward.com/OVH/FallsRidgePreserve/

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