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Stairstep Falls – Curtain Falls loop from Red Creek Trailhead

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Stairstep Falls – Curtain Falls loop from Red Creek Trailhead

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Stairstep Falls – Curtain Falls loop from Red Creek Trailhead

02:18

8.10km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dolly Sods Wilderness

Potomac Wildlife Management Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.21 km

Stairstep Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Small waterfall located on the Red Creek Trail. You can find the falls as you cross over a small tributary of Red Creek. One of many falls that can be found along this path.

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2

3.96 km

Curtain Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

A scenic waterfall that cascades over a series of ledges and layered rock. The waterfall is visible shortly after the crossing of Red Creek.

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B

8.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.68 km

319 m

< 100 m

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