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Dark Hollow Falls

Page County, Virginia

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
69 ft (21 m)
Location
Page County, Virginia
Access status
National park trail route and parking documented
The walk
1.4 miles round trip (NPS)
Ground & access
Short but very steep and rocky trail with 440 feet of elevation gain on the return. Slippery when wet. NPS says the trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines.
National Park Service: Dark Hollow Falls hike
Dark Hollow Falls, VA
Dark Hollow Falls, VA
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Dark Hollow Falls is in the Central District of Shenandoah National Park. From the trailhead at the Dark Hollow Falls Parking Area (Skyline Drive mile 50.7), the trail follows a stream steeply downhill for 0.75 mile to the falls. Return by the same route, climbing back up to the parking area. NPS describes the return climb as challenging and says to take your time, especially when the trail is wet.

Plan your visit

Dark Hollow Falls Parking Area at Skyline Drive mile 50.7, then the Dark Hollow Falls Trail down to the falls

NPS lists the hike as 1.4 miles and describes a 0.75-mile descent from the parking area to the falls, returning by the same route.

Short but very steep and rocky trail with 440 feet of elevation gain on the return. Slippery when wet. NPS says the trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines.

Where to start

Dark Hollow Falls Parking Area at mile 50.7 on Skyline Drive.

Timing & water

NPS lists the hike as open year round. Pets are not allowed on this trail; service animals are welcome. NPS suggests the Rose River Loop for hikers with pets.

Before you go

A Shenandoah National Park entrance pass is required ($30 per private vehicle, valid for seven consecutive days). NPS lists no reservation for this hike.

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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Page County, Virginia.

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