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Rose River Falls
A beautiful, shady walk that follows a stream and circles past a spectacular 67-foot waterfall.
Plan Around Rose River Falls
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Rose River Falls Details
This is a moderate, shady trail with highlights that include a beautiful stream, cascades, and a sizable waterfall (you may in fact see as many as four waterfalls after a heavy rain). Wildlife can be abundant if the trail is quiet so keep your eyes open, particularly at dawn and dusk. From the Fishers Gap Overlook parking area (mile 49.4 on Skyline Drive), cross Skyline Drive. Just beyond the barrier, take a left onto the Rose River Loop Trail. This trail will take you to Rose River Falls, a 67-foot waterfall. Continue following the trail all the way to Rose River Fire Road. Turn right and head back to where you started.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
4 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Rose River Falls
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Rose River Falls
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1.0 mi away
Big Meadows Campground
Big Meadows Campground has over 200 camping sites available for reservation or first-come, first-served.
1.0 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
Dark Hollow Falls
Visit the 70-foot Dark Hollow Falls on one of the park's most popular hikes.
1.1 mi away
Big Meadows Lodge
Big Meadows Lodge is a centrally located resort with a history dating back to 1939.
1.3 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.
