Shenandoah National Park hiking guide
Dark Holllow Falls Trail
A 1.6-mile out-and-back with 610 ft of climbing in Big Meadows, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Elevation gain
- 610 ft (186 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Big Meadows
- Highest point
- 3,418 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,800 ft
About Dark Holllow Falls Trail
A stream-side path drops through forest to a tall cascade that tumbles down a rocky slope. The descent is steep and the uphill return is tiring, so go slowly when the stones are wet. Black bears, white-tailed deer, and birds such as ovenbirds and scarlet tanagers may appear along the way. There is no view from the brink, so stay on the trail, and the trailhead sits near the Byrd Visitor Center.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
