You only need to drive one hour and 45 minutes west of Washington DC for spectacular scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Families looking for a short hike to waterfalls in Shenandoah National Park should flock to Lands Run Falls Trail. It’s pretty much the only one!
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Dark Hollow Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls to visit. It’s the closest waterfall to Skyline Drive on the Hogbranch River and cascades 70 ft along the rocks in the wet season.
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Whiteoak Canyon Falls comprises six spectacular waterfalls near Old Rag Mountain. They range from 35 ft to 86 ft. But the Whiteoak Canyon Trail is one of the hardest Shenandoah waterfall hikes!
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In rainy weather, Rose River Falls is 67 ft-tall with four cascades and a crystal-clear swimming hole at the base of the falls.
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There are two versions of this trail to Lewis Spring Falls, and this one is the shortest. Both include visiting an overlook of the incredible 81 ft waterfall and are pet-friendly.
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You can reach Big Rock Falls along Mill Prong Trail. It’s a moderate hike with a 748 ft elevation gain through woodland and crosses a stream.