~ Waterfall Hiking, Swimming & Sliding ~

     Year 'round, waterfalls are a spectacular sight, and there are many beautiful ones within a short drive of Charlottesville.  We have explored many waterfalls on trail and off, and discovered some seldom-seen spectacular falls and swimming holes off the beaten path.  One place even has a natural rock waterslide!  It's interesting to visit the same waterfall all four seasons, seeing it frozen in the winter, raging in the spring, inviting a swim in the summer, and peaceful in the fall.  Check out these waterfall hiking, swimming & sliding pictures.