Kilby Mill Creek Falls

This waterfall on Kilby Mill Creek is a short drive from the Blue Fish Lodge.

Late-season white rhododendron.

To get there, go west on US 76 to Persimmon Road. Go north on Persimmon for about 7 miles; it becomes Patterson Gap Road, and passes (on the left) Camp Darom (lake, climbing walls, camp buildings, pool, basketball courts, etc.). After passing the camp, you'll come to a one-lane bridge. Stop on the right before the bridge, and follow the trail upstream, to the falls. You will cross the first creek, hopping from stone to stone, then go a short way before you get to Kilby Mill Creek, and then the falls. The trail is steep, between the lower and upper falls, but worth it. Caution: lots of poison ivy! Wear long pants.