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Dark Hollow Falls – Mid Falls loop from Big Meadows Wayside

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Dark Hollow Falls – Mid Falls loop from Big Meadows Wayside

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(5045)

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Dark Hollow Falls – Mid Falls loop from Big Meadows Wayside

02:31

7.60km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Shenandoah National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

475 m

Big Meadows

Highlight • Natural

This high-elevation meadow, perched atop a mountain, may come as a bit of a surprise after the miles of lush, green forests that make up most of Shenandoah National Park. It's a must-see for every visitor.

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2

2.26 km

Byrd Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

In the north is the actual visitor center, about 100m south is a lodge with a provisions and souvenir shop. There are also plenty of benches all around and some barbecue areas.

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3

2.96 km

Dark Hollow Falls Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

Starting point of a short hike to the Dark Hollow waterfalls. Even if there are several waterfalls in the area, none is as easy and quick to reach as the Dark Hollow Falls.

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4

3.30 km

Forest stream in Shenandoah National Park

Highlight • River

5

3.34 km

Twisted Log, Shenandoah National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

6

3.87 km

Dark Hollow Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Winter season is very quiet. Get there before 10 am and you can have it all to yourself. For those who wanted to venture a little far you can make …

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7

4.08 km

Mid Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

8

4.11 km

Lower viewpoint at Dark Hollow Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Walk past the Upper View and be sure to overcome the few additional meters of altitude to get under the falls. The view from below is much more impressive. On …

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B

7.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.87 km

2.50 km

849 m

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

1.66 km

1.55 km

736 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,090 m)

Lowest point (920 m)

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Thursday 15 October

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