The 3.6-mile round trip hike to Doyles River Falls includes Upper Falls and Lower Falls, as well as Doyles River Cabin, a PATC-managed cabin in the park. Press on for a better view from from the base of the falls. You’ll catch a glimpse of the falls from the stone observation platform at the 1.4-mile mark. It can be done as a 5.1-mile loop hike by way of the South River Falls Trail and South River Fire Road. I started this hike at the South River Picnic Grounds. It’s well worth a higher elevation gain of 1,299 feet.

#7: South River Falls (milepost 62.7)Īt 83 feet tall, South River Falls is the third tallest waterfall at Shenandoah National Park. This 4.2-mile out-and-back hike is entirely along the Mill Prong Trail. This quiet trail connects with the Mill Prong Trail after two miles.Īlternatively, you can revel in one of the smaller waterfalls on the way to Rapidan Camp. This waterfall is located on the blue-blazed Mill Prong Trail.Ī 5.4-mile out-and-back hike guides hikers along the yellow-blazed Mill Prong Horse Trail. On the opposite side of Skyline Drive from Lewis Falls is the start of the hike to Big Rock Falls.

At the trailhead, look for flush toilets and a picnic area. The 3.2-mile loop hike starts on the Lewis Falls Trail and includes steps along the Appalachian Trail. It’s the fourth tallest waterfall in the park. Overall Run Falls is the tallest waterfall in Shenandoah National Park, but it’s just 12 feet taller than Lewis Falls. Lewis Falls may not be the tallest waterfall at Shenandoah National Park, but at 81 feet tall, it’s mighty impressive, especially from the observation point. I highly recommend a 6.9-mile loop hike that includes Rose River Falls and Dark Hollow Falls. In my opinion, it’s worth the burn for such striking waterfall views.įor a longer hike, you can complete a 4.7-mile loop hike. The elevation gain for the Dark Hollow Falls Trail (on the way back) is 400+ feet. However, do note, this trail is not pet-friendly. The 1.4-mile round-trip hike to 70-foot-tall Dark Hollow Falls is among the most popular Skyline Drive hikes. Walk parallel to Hogcamp Branch to continue on to Rose River Falls. Soon, you’ll approach a tumbling waterfall and a spur trail to Dark Hollow Falls. This wooded loop can be completed in either direction, but I recommend counter-clockwise to see the historic Cave Cemetery at the 0.5-mile mark. Not every waterfall hike can claim a refreshing swimming hole, but that’s what makes the 3.9-mile loop hike to 67-foot-tall Rose River Falls one to love. This shaded area is perfect for lunch or a snack. Personally, I like Hazel Falls because it has a waterfall and a watering hole. Listen for the burbling of the Hazel River. It’s a rugged descent along this forested trail. Your first steps are on the yellow-blazed Hazel Mountain Trail. The 5.2-mile out-and-back hike to Hazel Falls (aka Cave Falls) begins at the Meadow Spring parking lot at mile marker 33.5. This short hike leads to the closest waterfall to the park’s north entrance. Lands Run Falls is on your right, but it’s a steep downhill walk to see the falls. Once you reach trickling Lands Run, cross a bridge and you have arrived. You could easily miss Lands Run Falls if you walk too quickly on the fire road. However, there is no safe and easy way to see the falls. It’s an easy 1.3-mile out-and-back hike to Lands Run Falls by way of the Lands Run Fire Road. I’ve also included four Shenandoah waterfalls that are best reached by way of boundary trailheads located near Bentonville, Crozet and Syria. They are the most photogenic.įrom north to south, here are the Shenandoah National Park waterfalls along Skyline Drive that can be reached by hiking trails. South River Fallsįavorite Skyline Drive waterfall hikes include Dark Hollow Falls, South River Falls and Jones Run Falls. You can reach Overall Run Falls and the two White Oak Canyon waterfalls from Skyline Drive, but a start from boundary trailheads is highly recommended. Nine of the waterfall hikes at Shenandoah National Park begin from trailheads along winding 105-mile Skyline Drive, which runs the length of the park.

As a bonus, this hike is a stone’s throw from snacks and souvenirs at Big Meadows. Gorgeous.Ī second popular loop features Dark Hollow Falls and Rose River Falls. Several hikes allow you to see two popular waterfalls, like the loop hike that includes Jones Run Falls and Doyles River Falls.

Some of the most popular waterfalls at Shenandoah National Park have swimming holes, like South River Falls. Hikes to incredible waterfalls range from an easy 1.3-mile out-and-back hike to Lands Run Falls to a strenuous 8.8-mile loop hike to see Whiteoak Canyon Falls. #12: Upper Whiteoak Falls (boundary trail).#11: Lower Whiteoak Falls (boundary trail).#10: Overall Run Falls (boundary trail).

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