5.6 mi
Distance
1,191 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 19m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Big Meadow to Big Rock Falls is an out-and-back trail in Shenandoah National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Page County, Virginia. It is 5.6 miles long and gains 1,191 feet. The nearest town is Stanley, Virginia, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,064 ft |
| High point | 0.7 mi | 1,078 ft |
| End | 5.6 mi | 1,064 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Stanley, VA · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Page County, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- Shenandoah National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:540-999-3500
- Address:Shenandoah National Park, 3655 U.S. Highway 211 East · Luray, VA · 22835
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (va)
0.8 mi awayShenandoah National Park
Stanley, VA
Check official pricing224 sitesReservable TentRV Very popular Major Issues
Lewis Mountain
5.9 mi awayShenandoah National Park
Stanardsville, VA
Check official pricing32 sitesReservable TentRV Some Coverage
Shenandoah NP Backcountry - Old Rag Summit
7.1 mi awayShenandoah National Park
Syria, VA
National Park Permit
Sawmill Cottage near Shenandoah National Park
9 mi awayEtlan, VA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorNational Park Reservable
Watercress Inn at Landon Farm
9 mi awayEtlan, VA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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