This 4-mile loop hike features two beautiful waterfalls, Dark Hollow Falls and Rose River Falls. Starting at Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, hikers can take the Rose River Fire Road to the Dark Hollow Falls Trail, where they will hike a steep ascent to the falls. From there, they will take the Rose River Loop Trail, which follows a gorgeous stream full of scenic cascades and leads past an old mine. Rose River Falls will be just beyond, and it’s a great spot to stop and enjoy the scenery before continuing along the loop back to the trailhead. The loop is not particularly difficult, though it could be treacherous in inclement weather.

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