Falls of Dismal

Falls of Dismal is a waterfall in Virginia, about 11 miles from Narrows. OpenStreetMap lists it as about 10 feet (3 m) high.

Location	Near Narrows, Virginia Directions
Nearest trailhead	Unnamed trailhead, about 0.1 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Falls of Dismal; the trail itself is longer Directions to the trailhead
Height	about 10 ft (3 m)

Mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers. Most waterfall injuries happen off-trail, so stick to the marked path.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Falls of Dismal located?

In Virginia, about 11 miles from Narrows, at 37.1859, -80.9016. The route ends as close as roads get; in Virginia that can still mean a hike.

Where do you park for Falls of Dismal?

The closest trailhead on the map is an unnamed one, about 0.1 miles from Falls of Dismal in a straight line. The walking distance is longer and depends on the trail.

How tall is Falls of Dismal?

About 10 feet (3 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.