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Overall Run Falls
On this out-and-back hike you'll be rewarded with views of Shenandoah's tallest waterfall.
Plan Around Overall Run Falls
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Overall Run Falls Details
The Overall Run Falls hike starts at the Overall Run Trailhead at mile 21.1 on Skyline Drive. From the trailhead, follow the Traces Trail to the yellow-blazed Mathews Arm Trail. Take the Mathews Arm Trail and bear right, following this trail until you intersect the Tuscarora-Overall Run Trail. Take a left at the intersection and hike to the viewpoint. Along the way, you will pass a smaller cascade before reaching the rocky viewing point for Shenandoah's tallest waterfall, 93-foot Overall Run Falls. Retrace your steps to return to your starting point (5.1 miles round-trip). This hike is best done during the spring or fall or after a heavy rain as the falls can dry out in the summer. You may decide to connect with other trails in the area to do a loop hike rather than an out-and-back.
Difficulty
High
Distance
5.1 miles
Estimated time
4 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Overall Run Falls
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Overall Run Falls
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Mathews Arm Campground
Mathews Arm Campground is the northernmost campground in the park, with individual and group sites available.
0.0 mi away
Traces Nature Trail
An easy loop walk around the Mathews Arm Campground.
1.0 mi away
Hogback Overlook
Located at mile marker 21, the Hogback Overlook offers stunning views.
1.7 mi away
Elkwallow
The Elkwallow picnic area is open year-round, but the service area closes during the winter.
2.2 mi away
Little Devil Stairs
This loop trail runs through old-growth forest, past an old cemetery, and up a rocky gorge.
