Rose River Falls
The moderately difficult trail descends from skyline drive then parallels rose river offering constant water views and access.
Rose river falls. There is parking close to the trailhead which makes it nice. It is also one of the few trails in shenandoah where dogs are not allowed. Rose river falls is a popular hike any time of the year. There is parking close to the trailhead which makes it nice.
The rose river loop is a beautiful trail leading to the rose river falls. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Youll be following both the rose river and the hog camp branch along the loop and also get to see the ruins of an old copper mine. Rose river trail is a 35 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near syria virginia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate.
Backtrack or follow the trail for the circuit hike back to the. The loop heads up the rose river fire road for the return and passes by the cave family cemetery. The lower falls is interesting because the water is all channelled through a narrow groove in the rock. Rose river does not carry a lot of water especially in the summer.
Opting to go counter clockwise i began a gradual descent on the wide gravel rose river fire road. Rose river falls is often overshadowed by its more popular cousin dark hollow falls as both hikes begin at the same trail head. But because dark hollow falls is such a short and well known hike it can get extremely crowded. The rose river loop hike is one of the most scenic waterfall hikes in shenandoah national park virginia because it follows falls and cascades for more than half of its 4 mile distance.
The gentle trail brings you down to see the falls which is good dependent on rainfall. The gentle trail brings you down to see the falls which is good dependent on rainfall. The trail is primarily used for hiking running and nature trips and is accessible year round. The upper drop is about 20 and the lower is about 25.
Theres more hiking on the front end but after enjoying the falls the hike back to the car is 13 miles.