Hiking Jones Run/Doyles River
Crozet, Virginia
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Distance
6.6 miles
Elevation Gain
1455 ft
Route Type
Loop
Description
Added by Jess Fischer
Another one of Shenandoah National Park's best waterfall hikes (this is my personal favorite). The whole hike if you're not enjoying the view of a waterfall, you're hiking beside a stream.
Already written a full review here:http://www.appalachianlove.com/2015/07/doyles-riverjones-run.html
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