Dark Hollow Falls

Located in the central district of the Shenandoah National Park, Big Meadows has a campground, visitor center and picnic area.

You can make a great circuit hike by starting at the picnic area and taking the nature trail to Dark Hollow Falls Trail. This trail descends along the Rose River for about 2 miles (of course, enjoy the falls along the way) and comes to a fire road. Take the fire road back up about 1 mile to the Skyline Drive. Cross the road to Fishers Gap and at the edge of the parking lot is another fire road that will intersect with the Appalachian Trail (AT). Turn left and take the AT back to Big Meadows. The entire loop is approximately five miles.