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The two RV Gypsies at Dark Hollow Falls
Rose River Trail in Luray, Virginia
on Skyline Drive Loop and milepost 50.7
July 11, 2023

This is said to be one of the most popular hikes in Virginia and it is part of Shenandoah National Park. Due to the short length of the trail to the LOWER part of the falls, it is a quick hike for some, but maybe not so easy for everyone. Since there is a 440-foot elevation change on this hike, the hike back up is more strenuous. There are not enough places to rest along the way back up. Benches would be appreciated but are not here.

The hike is almost 1-1/2 miles each way. The trail is well maintained, but very steep and rocky so there are always spots where everyone must be careful. It is not wheel chair accessible.

The two RV Gypsies only hiked to the lower part of the falls. Pets are not allowed on this hike. It is said to allow a hour and 15 minutes for this hike. There is no activity fee here.
sign for Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead

Below: Lee Duquette usually leads the way on hikes. So Karen Duquette usually snaps some quick photos along the way. But as shown below, they are not always in focus because she takes the photos as she walks, and therefore mostly photographs Lee's backside. But they still represent the trail and the hiking experience.
Lee Duquette on the trail Lee Duquette on the trail

Below: The two RV Gypsies were grateful that they each had a hiking stick.
Lee Duquette on the trail Lee Duquette on the trail
Lee Duquette on the trail butterly on the rocks

Below: Sometimes, Lee Duquette turned around to get a few photos of Karen Duquette on the hike.
Karen Duquette on the trail Karen Duquette on the trail

Below: Views of the waters flowing downhill along the trail.
waters flowing downhill along the trail waters flowing downhill along the trail
waters flowing downhill along the trail

Below: The two RV Gypsies reached the waterfall. They really were not impressed by this waterfall. It definably is not the most photogenic of waterfalls, but it was still nice enough. There were quite a lot of people on the trail on this date. It is not a hike that the two RV Gypsies would return to though.
Dark Hollow Falls Dark Hollow Falls

Below: The 70-foot drop down the side of the mountain.
Dark Hollow Falls

Below: Karen Duquette tried to get around the big rock to walk in the waters. But it was very slippery, with nothing to really hold on to.
Karen Duquette at Dark Hollow Falls Karen Duquette at Dark Hollow Falls
Karen Duquette at Dark Hollow Falls Karen Duquette at Dark Hollow Falls

Below: As Karen Duquette managed to work her way around the big rock and step into the water, she discovered that the water was icy cold. It was also very slippery, so she decided not to try to get under the waterfall as she had originally hoped to do. She also noticed that even the young people had trouble getting out of the water and needed help. And one young boy almost fell, but someone caught him.
Karen Duquette put her feet into the icy cold water Karen Duquette at Dark Hollow Falls
Dark Hollow Falls Karen Duquette at Dark Hollow Falls

Below: Then it was time to hike back to the parking lot.

Lee Duquette on the return hike Lee Duquette on the return hike
a big boulder on the trail

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