Join us as we hike to St. Mary’s Falls. This popular waterfall involves crossing the stream a few times. The hike is through a beautiful, forested area adjacent to the stream. The trailhead is just an hour’s drive from Wintergreen. Read all of the details below before signing up.

Note: This hike is moderately easy but can be rocky and slippery when crossing streams. No dogs except service dogs are permitted on this group hike.

Questions? please email: hiking@wtgsportingclub.org

Maximum Hikers: 10. (Wilderness area requirement) Open to WSC members. Each member can bring a guest.

Saint Mary's Falls Trail, Virginia | AllTrails

St. Mary’s Falls Signup (Friday, August 15th)

(Note: if signing up a guest non-member - please have them sign up separately, and note in Remarks that they are a guest)

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Emergency Contact and Phone

Remarks

I am a WSC Member

Yes, I am a member of the sporting club

No, but I am interested in joining

Liability Waiver

With this application I voluntarily release Wintergreen Sporting Club (WSC), its officers and its members from all liability relating to injuries that may occur during WSC-related events and activities. I agree to hold WSC, its officers and its members entirely harmless and free from any and all liability, including financial responsibility for injuries incurred, regardless of whether injuries are caused by negligence.

Yes, I agree with the WSC Liability Waiver

Meet: Stoney Creek Golf Course Parking Area on Friday, August 15th at 9:00 am. We will carpool to the St. Mary’s Wilderness Parking area (Driving Distance: 32 miles). Alternately, if you prefer to drive, meet at 10:00 am at the trailhead at the end of Saint Mary’s Road (37.9251, -79.13376). The drive will take approximately 1 hour (parking is limited).

Trail Description: This out-and-back trail follows the Saint Mary's River. The trail will go through a few stream crossings before you get to the falls. The trail can be rocky and slippery when crossing the streams. There is also a nice swimming hole right before the falls if anyone wants to take a dip.

Difficulty: Moderate (305’ elevation gain and loss). Distance: 4.3 miles; Hike Duration: 2.5 hours

Bring: Daypacks, water (1 liter per person), and water shoes and/or old tennis shoes you don’t mind getting wet. (You can also bring extra shoes for after the hike.) Trekking poles and insect repellent are recommended.

Questions? Email hiking@wtgsportingclub.org.

–Wayne and Mary Lou Mortimer
WSC Hiking Leads