Chestnut Falls very near Courthouse Falls and worth the hike when you are in the area. From the Blue Ridge Parkway, head south down Hwy 215 for 6.5 miles. Look for a sign indicting 'narrow bridge ahead', and turn left on FR140 just after the bridge. From Hwy 64, turn north on Hwy 215 at the whitewater outfitting place. Drive 10.2 miles up 215 and turn right on FR140 just before the bridge. Drive up the gravel road for 2.7 miles to the gated old road on the right and park without blocking the gate. The hike is easy to moderate and trail will be lined with whatever sun-loving wildflower is in bloom. On my recent early fall hike, it was asters, goldenrod, white snakeroot, and gentian. At 3/4 - 1 mile, the road/trail splits and at this point you may hear the sound of the creek and falls. Just before the fork, there's a path to the left that ends at a campsite just down from the base of the falls. You'll have this view of the 20' falls.

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Here's a closer look...

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