Where to stay near Torry Ridge and White Rock Falls loop

A long loop from the Parkway down to White Rock Falls, along Torry Ridge and back past Sherando Lake.

Park at White Rock Gap (Parkway mile 18.5)

Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 18.5, above Sherando Lake. Parkway parking area. The White Rock Falls Trail starts across the Parkway.

The hike

9.4 mi loop, 1,855 ft of climb, strenuous, 4 hr 40 min. Dogs allowed on a leash. Full details.

Same lot

White Rock Falls: the same stays, the same drive.

Stays within an hour's drive, closest first. Free-flow drive estimates on the road network, not straight-line distance. Hike facts checked November 4, 2026.

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Cabins, cottages and farm stays10

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Shenandoah Valley Cabins

Cabins · Raphine

24min to White Rock Gap (Parkway mile 18.5)

13.9 mi by road · 8.7 mi straight

Afton Ridge Cabin
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Afton Ridge Cabin

Cabin · Afton · sleeps 8

  • Hot tub
  • Fire pit
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • +5
  • Book direct
25min to Sherando Lake

17.3 mi by road · 14.7 mi straight

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Greenwood Vista

Vacation home · Greenwood

27min to Sherando Lake

20 mi by road · 16.9 mi straight

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Stillhouse Creek Cottage

Cottage · Afton

33min to White Rock Gap (Parkway mile 18.5)

24.7 mi by road · 17.9 mi straight

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Sunset Farm Stay

Farmhouse · Crozet

39min to Sherando Lake

28.8 mi by road · 24 mi straight

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Bailey's Retreat

Cabins and cottages · Charlottesville

41min to Sherando Lake

31.4 mi by road · 26.5 mi straight

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Birdwood Mansion

Vacation rental · Charlottesville

42min to Sherando Lake

34.1 mi by road · 29.8 mi straight

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Inns, hotels and lodges30

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Love Ridge Mountain Lodging

Inn with cottages · Love

4min to White Rock Gap (Parkway mile 18.5)

2.6 mi by road · 1.8 mi straight

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Blackburn Inn

Inn and conference center · Staunton

30min to Sherando Lake

21.8 mi by road · 17.2 mi straight

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Hampton Inn Staunton

Hotel · Staunton

30min to Sherando Lake

22.2 mi by road · 15.8 mi straight

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Historic Berkeley Place

Inn or bed and breakfast · Staunton

31min to Sherando Lake

22.2 mi by road · 17.6 mi straight

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Batten Green

Inn · Staunton

31min to Sherando Lake

24.4 mi by road · 19.5 mi straight

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Hotel 24 South

Historic hotel · Staunton

31min to Sherando Lake

22.2 mi by road · 17.5 mi straight

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Resorts3

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Boar's Head Resort

Resort · Charlottesville

41min to Sherando Lake

33.5 mi by road · 29.4 mi straight

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Montfair Resort Farm

Resort with cabins · Crozet

44min to Sherando Lake

34 mi by road · 27.2 mi straight

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Keswick Hall

Resort hotel · Keswick

50min to Sherando Lake

43.7 mi by road · 37.9 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks2

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Charlottesville KOA Holiday

Campground with cabins · Charlottesville

48min to White Rock Gap (Parkway mile 18.5)

36.9 mi by road · 26.3 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Staunton31 min, 22.3 miSherando Lake
Charlottesville45 min, 38.7 miSherando Lake
Skyline Drive: South District62 min, 39.8 miSherando Lake
Madison71 min, 63.4 miSherando Lake
Syria and Whiteoak Canyon82 min, 73 miSherando Lake
Luray83 min, 68.6 miSherando Lake
Old Rag92 min, 79.9 miSherando Lake
Sperryville94 min, 85.3 miSherando Lake

Also near Torry Ridge and White Rock Falls loop

Hikes, sights and places to eat within 30 minutes.

Hikes

Drive to the trailhead parking

Sights and activities

Drive to the door, or to the nearest open trailhead

Food and drink

Drive to the door

The closest 12 by road.

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