Cedar Run and Whiteoak Canyon Hike – Natural Water Slides

OVERVIEW

Cedar Run and Whiteoak Canyon have some of the best natural water slides and swimming holes around, not to mention the beautiful waterfalls. The hike is about 8 miles long with ~2500 ft elevation gain. We’ll hike up Cedar Run, stop at my favorite water slide and swimming hole, continue up the trail, and hop onto the Whiteoak Canyon trail to hike back down. Along Whiteoak Canyon, we’ll stop at the bigger swimming spots and waterfalls.

The Plan:
1100 – leave from Echols with full tanks of gas
1200 – arrive at trailhead
1300 – stop for snacks and swimming
1700 – finish hiking
1800 – arrive back in Charlottesville

You Bring:
– Water (recommended 1-2 L)
– Snacks and/or lunch
– Clothes for swimming
– Clothes for hiking if you don’t want to be wet the whole time
– Shoes for hiking