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Dark Hollow Falls Trail route map
Difficulty: ModerateOut and Back

Dark Hollow Falls Trail

Stanley, Virginia

1.4 mi

Distance

597 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 30m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Dark Hollow Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail in Shenandoah National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Madison County, Virginia. It is 1.4 miles long and gains 597 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

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

Steep, rocky return climbSlippery when wet

Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Stanley, VA · about 5 mi away
County:
Madison 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
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 25, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

Dark Hollow FallsSkyline Drive trailhead at mile 50.7

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