Follow A Shaded Trail To A Natural Waterslide When You Hike Cedar Run Falls In Virginia

You've likely read about Virginia's impressive variety of waterfall swimming holes, waterfall hikes, and an incredible assortment of lakes and manmade beaches. But did you know Virginia is also home to a natural waterslide? That's right; you can don your swimsuit — and hiking gear — and head to Cedar Run Falls for a must-try summer adventure. After making your way down a beautiful wooded trail, you'll be treated to nature's very own slip 'n slide.

Tucked away in the woods of Shenandoah National Park awaits a hidden gem that will refresh, rejuvenate, and revitalize. It's nature's very own slip 'n slide and it promises to be the perfect summer adventure.

Accessing the waterfall does require a bit of a trek, so plan accordingly. The journey is 5.8 miles round-trip and considered relatively difficult.

The route to the waterfall is almost entirely downhill, which means the return trip is quite strenuous. Rest assured, though, your effort will be well rewarded!

Once you reach the natural waterslide, you'll be tempted to jump right in. The gentle, smooth slope of the slate and cascading mountain stream are almost impossible to resist.

The slide feeds into a pool of water approximately 10-feet deep but can change depending on rainfall.

In addition to the natural waterslide, there are a handful of beautiful swimming holes you can also enjoy. Just look at that gorgeous mountain pool!

So if you're up for a bit of adventure and don't mind hiking through Shenandoah, you'll be enchanted by this hidden gem of an attraction.

Have you ventured to Virginia's very own natural waterslide at Cedar Run? If so, we'd love to hear all about your experience there! For more information about visiting Shenandoah, be sure to visit the official park website.