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another great overlook to see Roanoke at night

This is a great place to watch the sunset and get a view of Roanoke at night.

Abbott Lake is a 24-acre reservoir right off the side of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The lake offers options for fishing, hiking, and a number of other recreational activities. If you are feeling spry, you can take on a mountainous hike on the Fallingwater — Flat Top National Recreational Trail that leaves from the eastern end of the lake.

The Fallingwater Cascades are two waterfall drops of roughly 100 feet. They are fed by Fallingwater Creek, which varies in depth depending on the time of year. There are multiple spots to view the falls from, but the most common spot is at the end of this short spur trail. If you journey down to the base of the falls, be ready for some slippery rock hopping.

Many people hiking to Apple Orchard Falls report that the creeks and streams along the trails are as enchanting as the falls, themselves. That being said, Apple Orchard Falls are one of the highlights in this area of Virginia. The falls are towering and are stronger after a recent rainfall. There are a few different trails that access the falls, but they can sometimes be difficult to follow, so take a map and pay attention to signs on the trail.

A farmhouse as it looked at the beginning of the 20th century. Very picturesque, but also remote. It can be reached by a moderately uphill path about a kilometer from Parkstore. There is a circuit of about three kilometers in length.