A short but steep 1.4-mile waterfall hike, rated Moderate.
Dark Hollow Falls is a 1.4-mile round-trip hike to a waterfall, rated Moderate by the National Park Service with about 440 feet of elevation gain — short on distance but steep and rocky underfoot. Wet rocks can be genuinely slippery, so it’s not an easy stroll despite the short mileage.
Pets are not allowed on this trail.
Staying overnight? Find a cabin or vacation rental near the places you want to explore.
Mile 50.7, Skyline Drive
Hours: Trail open year-round; access depends on Skyline Drive conditions and weather.
Accessibility: Natural trail with steep sections; not labeled an accessible trail by the NPS.
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