Why go
This route mixes two brief waterfall views with a small piece of mountain community history. Begin at the Meigs Falls pullout, then drive about a mile along Little River Road to the Sinks; keep to the designated viewing areas at both. Continue to Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse to see the one-room building and nearby cemetery. Finish at Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area, where the river offers a slower end to the day. The schoolhouse can be reached by the seasonal Little Greenbrier Road, so check the road status before you leave. When the road is closed, the schoolhouse requires a separate hike from Metcalf Bottoms and changes this route’s timing.
The route, stop by stop
World itinerary estimate: 100–230 min
Times are planning estimates. Unknown visit durations start at an editable 30 minutes; access is checked separately.
- 01
Main stop · 15–20 min
Meigs Falls
See Meigs Falls from a Little River Road pullout without a hike. The short stop is best when clear sightlines and safe roadside parking coincide.
Explore Walk · 20 min · Estimated
Walk · 46 min · Estimated
03Main stop · 25–35 min
Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse
Visit a nineteenth-century log schoolhouse above Metcalf Bottoms. The building also served as a church, and a small cemetery adds context to the former community.
ExploreWalk · 17 min · Estimated
04Main stop · 45–65 min
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area
Picnic beside the Little River near Metcalf Bottoms, with historic walks nearby. Some sites remain open year-round while other loops close seasonally.
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