PEXPED's video: Virginia s Tallest Waterfall: Bottom Creek Gorge Hiking Guide HD

Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve is located on the border of Montgomery County and Roanoke County. This can be difficult to find, even though it's primarily located in Montgomery County, the only way to access the preserve is coming from Roanoke County. The main attraction will be Bent Mountain Falls. This is the tallest waterfall in Virginia at 200 feet as well as the second highest in elevation. The preserve also holds history with plenty of Civil War Era homesteads scattered throughout the area. Once you reach the preserve entrance park on the left side of the road. There is barley any parking here so do you best. The trail head starts at the information sign ahead. Begin your hike following the fire service trail until you get to a second information sign. This will have some interesting history including flora and fauna of the area. Take a look at the posted map and you will noticed you will have three trails to choose from. First is the yellow (Knight) Trail, this is the most scenic and will have you follow rapids known as the kettles. This is also the most difficult trail, but worth it. Second trail is the red (Johnston). This will quickly take you to the waterfall. Last trail, which is blue (Duval). This is the easiest trail with a steady elevation gain. This trail also offers abandoned homesteads in the area. We recommend taking the Yellow Trail to the Waterfall and the Blue Trail back to the entrance. This is the way to go for sightseeing, offering you the kettles in the way to the falls and the settlement on the way back. This preserve is also known for plenty of black bear sightings, so always be prepared. For a more detailed hiking plan visit www.pexped.com Don't forget to follow us on social media!