Which Waterfall Trail is Better? - Shenandoah National Park | Dark Hollow Falls or Rose River Falls?

Come hike we us as we compare the Rose River Loop Trail vs the Dark Hollow Falls trail in Shenandoah National Park. If you want to get to one of the best waterfalls in Shenandoah you need to choose. So, watch the whole video and we guarantee you’ll know which hike is right for you and your brood. Let’s get started.
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What is the most popular waterfall in Shenandoah National Park? At a height of 70 feet Dark Hollow Falls is not the tallest in the park but it is the most popular. The main reason is that it’s the closest waterfall to skyline drive.
How many waterfalls are in Shenandoah National Park? Shenandoah has over a dozen named waterfalls inside the National park boundaries.
How Long is the Dark Hollow Falls Trail Hike? By far the more popular hike is the Dark Hollow Falls trail. The 1.4 mile round trip hike from the trailhead is an out and back trail.
Can you swim in Dark Hollow Falls or in Shenandoah National Park? Swimming is allowed in Shenandoah. In fact, all streams are open for swimming.
What is it like hiking the Dark Hollow Falls trail?
As you can see the hikes through Shenandoah are just breathtaking. The trail is a Moderate trail and very well maintained. Expect to hike over steps rocks and roots. You’ll enjoy hiking along the trail next to the stream and listening to the birds and water.
How Long is the Rose River Falls Hike? We’ve been hiking the Rose River Falls trail in this hike. It is a loop trail about 4 miles long and takes 4.5 to 5 hours to hike. The elevation gain is about 900 feet and is one of our favorite hikes in Shenandoah.
What is the highest waterfall in Shenandoah National Park? At mile marker 22.2 there is a 5 mile round trip hike with an almost 1,300 ft elevation gain at the Mathews Arm Campground that will take you to Overall Run Falls. At 93 ft tall this is the highest waterfall in Shenandoah and there are swimming holes here to soak in the cool mountain water.
Can you take dogs with you to Dark Hollow Falls? The answer is yes and no. Dogs are not allowed on Dark Hollow Falls Trail. Did you know that of the 500 miles of trails in Shenandoah only about 20 miles of trails prohibit dogs? The other side to this answer is yes dogs are allowed on Rose River Falls trail loop.
So, what is at the end of the Rose River Fire road trail? As we were hiking we noticed a sign for a cemetery. This is the Cave family cemetery and a destination we didn’t expect. We didn’t know but there are over 100 cemeteries in Shenandoah National Park.
Dark Hollow Falls trail is the shorter, quicker hike at about 1.5 hours. So, if you are short on time the distance is in favor of Dark Hollow Falls trail. But this is a more popular trail. So, if you want to get away from crowds and still see Dark Hollow falls, the rose river falls trail will help you escape the hustle and bustle of tourists. If you have time and want to see more of Shenandoah, the Rose River Falls are a great addition to your adventure to Dark Hollow Falls. But if you have little ones and can’t spend 5 hours in the woods, hiking Dark Hollow Falls Trail will give you a great hike with less commitment. If you have dogs and want to take them with you, Rose River Falls is your only option to see Dark Hollow Falls. Both hikes have a lot of steps and elevation change as do most waterfall hikes. So, if you have problems walking stairs these trails may not be for you or you may just need the help of trekking poles to enjoy either hike.
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[@RonsWorld5]

Both are nice but I think the South River Falls (if you hike down to the base) is my preference. Also, the Lower White Oak Canyon Falls are awesome and it is an easy forested hike with many smaller cascades along the way.
Overall Run Falls - 93 feet - is something to see, too.

[@CampBrood]

thanks for the feedback. I do hear that Overall Run Falls is worth the hike.

[@MG-ze3lf]

White Oak Canyon all around is my favorite. Counter clockwise on the way down there are a bunch of falls before you even get to all the canyon's falls.