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Jones Run Falls
A straightforward out-and-back hike to enchanting Jones Run Falls, with an option to extend your hike.
Plan Around Jones Run Falls
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Jones Run Falls Details
From the Jones Run Falls Trailhead (mile 84.1 on Skyline Drive), follow the trail to Jones Run Falls. This 42-foot cascade is an enchanting destination for a hike. This is a great hike for families, but the gradual ascent on the way back from the falls can be a challenge for younger children. It's 1.7 miles out to the falls. Bear, deer, and other wildlife are commonly seen here. You can simply retrace your steps to head back, or choose to connect to the Doyles River Falls Trail from Jones Run Falls for a longer hike.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.4 miles
Estimated time
2.25 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Jones Run Falls
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Jones Run Falls
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0.6 mi away
Dundo
The Dundo picnic area (mile marker 83.7 on Skyline Drive) makes a great rest stop.
0.6 mi away
Blackrock Summit Trail
Make time for this short loop hike to a rock outcropping with great views.
2.9 mi away
Doyles River Falls
A challenging but short out-and-back hike to two of the park's spectacular waterfalls.
3.5 mi away
Loft Mountain
Loft Mountain has an information center, campground, and camp store at mile marker 79.5.
4.2 mi away
Deadening Nature Trail
Take a short walk through a transitional ecosystem that ends with a rewarding view from Loft Mountain.
