Fairy Stone State Park · VA
Little Mountain Falls Trail
Multi-use loop of about 3.3 miles climbing to Little Mountain Falls, a small cascade, and passing two scenic overlooks; a DCR-featured hike shared with mountain bikers and horseback riders.
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Today
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- · 83°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 695 ft
- Surface
- mixed
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
36.7801, -80.1026 — VA.
Park
Part of Fairy Stone State Park.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is Little Mountain Falls Trail?
Little Mountain Falls Trail is a 3.3-mile route with 695 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Little Mountain Falls Trail?
Little Mountain Falls Trail is mixed surface — sections of dirt, rock, and root that vary along the route. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Little Mountain Falls Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Little Mountain Falls Trail is in Fairy Stone State Park, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.