About
Length (round trip)5.3 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain1,000 ft up
Typical time5 hr 30 min
TrailheadMeadow Spring parking, Skyline Drive mile 33.5
SurfaceFire road then rocky descent
Best seasonApril to early June for wildflowers and waterfalls; mid-October for fall colour. Skyline Drive closes in ice and snow.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityThis trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines.
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌊 River or creek🕳️ Cave or arch

A trail that leads you into the Shenandoah Wilderness to an exceptional waterfall. Distance: 5.3-mile round trip hike Difficulty: Moderate ( hiking difficulty scale ) Hiking Time: 5 hours Elevation Gain: 1,070 feet Hike Description From Meadow Spring Parking Area (mile 33.5), take the yellow-blazed Hazel Mountain Trail past the Buck Ridge Trail. At the fork, go left onto the yellow-blazed White Rocks Trail. At the next trailpost, go right and continue to two small waterfalls. Turn around and retrace your steps back to the parking area.

Tips
The small cave next to the falls is the reason to come. Quiet, and the descent at the end is steep and rocky.
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