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Near the retreat of a former U.S. President (Hoover) is lovely Big Rock Falls. It is a moderate 1.5-mile hike down to the Falls then another 0.4 miles to Camp Rapidan (the Retreat). The waterfall…
Lands Run Falls is a great little leg-stretcher hike not far from the northern entrance to Shenandoah National Park. It is only 0.6 miles to the Falls with a gentle profile. BUT - the Falls…
Rose River Falls is one of the prettiest in Shenandoah! After heavy rain, there may be several parallel falls tumbling over the 67-foot rock face. Rose River Falls #1 The Great Virginia Waterfall Trail Rose…
Its proximity to Big Meadows makes Lewis Falls a very popular destination in Shenandoah National Park. Unfortunately in summer, the waterfall slows down to a mere trickle but if you visit after heavy rains it…
It is said South River Falls (83 feet) is the 3rd highest waterfall in Shenandoah National Park! Unfortunately, the view from the overlook at 1.3 miles is somewhat disappointing BUT there is a trail down…
This beautiful corner of Albemarle County just inside the edge of Shenandoah NP is known for its wonderful swimming holes as well as attractive Big Branch Falls. Big Branch Falls is an easy hike because…
The out-and-back Jones Run Trail is one of the easier waterfall hikes in Shenandoah making it a good starter hike if you are unsure about your hiking abilities. Along the 1.8-mile (3.6-mile return) trail are…
The amazing Falls of Big Creek are no longer secret per se but receive only a handful of waterfall enthusiasts every year. The reason is simple. It is a very tough, lonely, and sometimes dangerous…
