Nick Palastro
The hike down is nice and easy, all down hill! You'll have plenty of energy to take some pictures. The lower falls is pretty impressive. Fairly wide and steep making a nice cascade. The hike out on a warm day is tiring and steep, bring cold water!
5.0
This is THE must do day hike in the Mid-Atlantic. $10 parking if you don't have a Shenandoah Pass, $10 parking on the old lady's private property if the Old Rag lot is full. Expect a lot of crowds but the payoff is great. Tremendous panoramic views of the VA Piedmont or towards the park. After the hike, grab a meal at the nearby town of Sperryville before heading home.
5.0
A very short hike with a nice relaxing multi-tiered waterfall as the payoff. You're able to explore and climb around the different tiers and segments of the falls making it fun to photograph. Does get crowded so you'll have to be patient to get the pictures you want.
5.0
If you're all about a payoff with no effort other than driving this is a winner. Because of that the overlook gets crowded with kids which is great if you have kids and want to show them the mountains. If you don't and are looking to relax quietly at an overlook, you might want to skip this one. Still a nice view to quickly checkout if you're in the area.
3.0
This part of the AT is very rocky and there are seldom few parts of trail that is flat and smooth. You're constantly needing to watch your footing. It is also very hilly and you're consistently either going up or down an incline. Once you do get to the overlook it isn't overly crowded which is nice and there's plenty of room to sorta find your own spot to relax.
4.0
Awesome views of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and smack center the historical town of Harpers Ferry. Gets so so so crowded at the overlook so be warned! Get there early or go very late to find the parking close to the trailheads and to avoid the heavy crowds. A definite must do if you live in the area, very scenic.
5.0
As the highest peak in the park, it is a definite 'must do' if you're ever making a trip to Shenandoah. With multiple trailhead parking locations (upper or lower) it is pretty easy to find a spot usually. At the summit is a nice day shelter as well as a directional compass thing to point out landmarks in the distance. One drawback as the highest peak and a very short hike, it gets really really crowded up top.
5.0
The one real negative on this hike is it is so close to the Thorton Gap entrance, you get a lot of road noise while hiking and from the summit. The views are great and it is an easy trail to find as it is right at the Panorama Station.
4.0
Great views toward the north where you can see Skyline Drive snake further up through the park towards Front Royal. It is also a fairly short hike that you can knockout and enjoy in about an hour, perfect for if you're heading out of the park towards the FR entrance and have time for one more quick hike.
5.0
If you live in the DC area this is a place you definitely should checkout. I wouldn't make a special trip to see this trail and waterfall however. It's proximity to DC and being in the middle of the suburbs, it gets very crowded on a nice day. It is nice however that it is nature in a fairly urban/suburban area when you have to drive out into Maryland or Virginia to immerse yourself in it usually.
4.0
When you're in the central district of Shenandoah why not stop for a short 30 minute hike with outstanding views of the surrounding landscape? Seems like a no brainer and this short hike fits that bill.
4.0
Maybe my favorite part of my trip to New Zealand's south island, the walk is absolutely stunning. It is a good idea to get a fairly early start before the tour buses start showing up with their hordes of people, but if you have a chance to do this hike, do it. The tallest snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps surround you as you cross the Hooker River multiple times on bridges. You'll probably hear intense cracking or 'booms' from avalanches off in the distance and if you're lucky, you'll see one.
5.0
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