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Dark Hollow Falls
Visit the 70-foot Dark Hollow Falls on one of the park's most popular hikes.
Plan Around Dark Hollow Falls
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Dark Hollow Falls Details
One of the most popular hikes in the park, the moderately graded Dark Hollow Falls Trail leads downhill alongside Hogcamp Branch to a 70-foot waterfall. The impressive cascade is only 0.7 miles from the trailhead at the Byrd Visitor Center (mile 50.7 on Skyline Drive). From the falls, most people re-trace their steps back to the starting point, although there is a continuing trail that crosses the brook and connects with the Rose River Fire Road. Keep a lookout for wildlife and be aware that the rocks near the falls can be slippery when wet. This is a very popular hike, so don't expect to be alone, but it's a great place to take photographs, particularly in the fall. If you are looking for a quieter experience, go early in the morning.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1.4 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Dark Hollow Falls
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Dark Hollow Falls
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0.3 mi away
Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Visitor Center
The Byrd Visitor Center is open on weekends year-round, with daily hours during the spring, summer, and fall.
0.8 mi away
Big Meadows Campground
Big Meadows Campground has over 200 camping sites available for reservation or first-come, first-served.
0.9 mi away
Big Meadows Lodge
Big Meadows Lodge is a centrally located resort with a history dating back to 1939.
0.9 mi away
Lewis Falls Trail
Check out the park's fourth-tallest waterfall in an out-and-back or loop hike -- the choice is yours.
1.1 mi away
Rose River Falls
A beautiful, shady walk that follows a stream and circles past a spectacular 67-foot waterfall.
