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Lewis Falls Trail
Check out the park's fourth-tallest waterfall in an out-and-back or loop hike -- the choice is yours.
Plan Around Lewis Falls Trail
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Lewis Falls Trail Details
You can choose to hike out-and-back from Skyline Drive (mile 51.4) to the 81-foot Lewis Falls (1 mile each way), or make a 3.3-mile loop beginning at the Big Meadows Amphitheater. Parts of this trail are steep and rocky, so be prepared for rugged footing. If you are hiking the full circuit, take the Lewis Falls Trail from the amphitheater to the falls, continue along the trail as it follows the stream, and turn north onto the Appalachian Trail to return to the amphitheater. This is a fantastic waterfall hike, but not as popular as some of the others in the park, perhaps due to the several steeper sections of trail.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.3 miles
Estimated time
1.5 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Lewis Falls Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lewis Falls Trail
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0.1 mi away
Big Meadows Lodge
Big Meadows Lodge is a centrally located resort with a history dating back to 1939.
0.2 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
Dark Hollow Falls
Visit the 70-foot Dark Hollow Falls on one of the park's most popular hikes.
0.9 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.
1.0 mi away
Rose River Falls
A beautiful, shady walk that follows a stream and circles past a spectacular 67-foot waterfall.
