Here in northern Virginia is a hike for everyone; just remember that one must climb back up whatever one descends.  The falls is just a little over a half mile from the Parkway making it one of the most popular trails in the Shenandoah.  You can hike beyond the falls if you wish, but since we had the grandchildren that was far enough.  It was a pleasant day in June of 2008 for a family outing.
















        
The path is broad and kept up well.  It follows a small stream most of the way down.  The 400 foot decent in altitude gives this hike a "moderate" rating in difficulty.

Dark Hollow Falls drops 70 feet, cascading over large flat lava boulders, and people were scrambling over much of it when we were there.
A good time was had by all.  No wonder it is a popular jaunt.


                                   

             
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                                              Other Shenandoah day hikes
    
              ► Here is the most popular hike in the Mid-Atlantic region:  Old Rag,
  
              ► Another good hike next to Old Rag on the Skyline Drive has six waterfalls
                   and cascades - Hiking Whiteoak Falls.
   
               ► The 3 mile Lewis Falls Trail is just across from Dark Hollow.  A great hike.
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