Name: Apple Orchard Falls Trail
Rating: 4.0

“A trail to Apple Orchard Falls from Sunset Field on the Blue Ridge Parkway.”

— John Phillips

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Apple Orchard Falls Trail descends from Sunset Field Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Apple Orchard Falls. After passing the falls, the trail continues descending to the junction with the Cornelius Creek Trail at the North Creek Road.

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Apple Orchard Falls freezes solid in winter.

A fellow hiker enjoys the chilly spray from Apple Orchard Falls.

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3.5 Miles 5.6 Kilometers 74% Runnable Singletrack	8' 2 m Ascent -1,965' -599 m Descent
3,459' 1,054 m High 1,500' 457 m Low	11% Avg Grade (6°) 31% Max Grade (17°)
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Apple Orchard Falls Trail

3.5 Miles 5.6 Kilometers

74%

Singletrack

8' 2 m

-1,965' -599 m

3,459' 1,054 m

1,500' 457 m

11%

31%

All Clear

“A trail to Apple Orchard Falls from Sunset Field on the Blue Ridge Parkway.”