Photo: photo by pfly · CC BY-SA 2.0Backbone Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A horsetail on Unnamed watercourse.
The details
- Type
- Horsetail
- Watercourse
- Unnamed watercourse
- Coordinates
- 36.59241, -81.8158
About Backbone Falls
Backbone Falls is a 40-foot horsetail in Virginia, on Unnamed watercourse.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Backbone Falls 6.3/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Backbone Falls?
Backbone Falls drops about 40 feet, in Virginia.
Where is Backbone Falls?
Backbone Falls is a waterfall in Virginia, at 36.59241, -81.8158.
Is Backbone Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.3/10.
Gear for the trip
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