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Lower Whiteoak Falls – Great viewing point down into the valley loop from Buzzard Rocks

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United States

Virginia

Madison County

Lower Whiteoak Falls – Great viewing point down into the valley loop from Buzzard Rocks

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Lower Whiteoak Falls – Great viewing point down into the valley loop from Buzzard Rocks

02:36

7.25km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Shenandoah Wilderness

Shenandoah National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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881 m

Whiteoak Entrance Station and Parking

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The Rangers in the National Park station are very helpful and informative. They provide hikers with a sketch map of the trails and make the recommended alignment.

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1.00 km

Bridge over Cedar Run

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At this part the trail crosses through private land, all hikers are asked to stay on the trail only.

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3.05 km

Lower Whiteoak Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

About 1.5 miles from the lower car park, a number of pools in the Robinson River invite for some swimming and cooling down. Especially the upper pool is impressive, just …

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3.62 km

Great viewing point down into the valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to take in the views over the valley of Robinson River with the rolling hills of Virginia in the background.

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7.25 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.44 km

1.33 km

446 m

Surfaces

5.35 km

1.45 km

409 m

Elevation

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Today

Friday 28 August

29°C

18°C

56 %

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Lower Whiteoak Falls – Great viewing point down into the valley loop from Buzzard Rocks

Whiteoak Entrance Station and Parking

Bridge over Cedar Run

Lower Whiteoak Falls

Great viewing point down into the valley

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