Waterfall

Dark Hollow Falls

The waterfall closest to Skyline Drive, a short and steep walk below Big Meadows.

Stays near here on the map
Skyline Drive Sperryville Syria Madison Etlan Washington Luray Dark Hollow Falls
Dark Hollow Falls in fog.
NPS / N. Lewis · Public domain

Pets are not allowed on the Dark Hollow Falls Trail. The Rose River loop from Fishers Gap is the dog-friendly alternative.

Dogs
Not allowed on the Dark Hollow Falls Trail

Hikes that reach Dark Hollow Falls

Early fall at Dark Hollow Falls.
Moderate

Dark Hollow Falls

1.4 mi · 440 ft gain · 1 hr 15 min

Dark Hollow Falls lot, mile 50.7

Where to stay, by the drive to the trailhead

Rank on the map

Ordered by drive time to the parking area, then by how close the stay is to this area and how complete and current its listing is. How ranking works.

Exterior of Big Meadows Lodge.
Unclaimed

Big Meadows Lodge

Lodge rooms and cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 51

7min drive

1.8 mi by road · 1.2 mi straight

Sunrise over Big Meadows.
Unclaimed

Big Meadows Campground

National park campground (reservation only) · Skyline Drive, mile 51

7min drive

1.6 mi by road · 1 mi straight

Exterior of the Skyland dining room and taproom.
Unclaimed

Skyland

Lodge rooms and cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 41.7

18min drive

7.5 mi by road · 5.6 mi straight

Moss phlox on the rocks at Crescent Rock Overlook in spring.
Unclaimed

Lewis Mountain Cabins

Rustic cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 57.5

16min drive

7 mi by road · 6.3 mi straight

Main Street in Sperryville, Virginia, in October.
Unclaimed

Hopkins Ordinary

Bed and breakfast with a brewery · Sperryville

54min drive

25.4 mi by road · 14.3 mi straight

3 more beyond 60 minutes
Fields toward the Blue Ridge from Route 231 near Etlan, Madison County.
Unclaimed Some pet-friendly units

Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges

Lodge rooms, cabins, farmhouses and campground · Syria

1 hr 22 mindrive

46.8 mi by road · 5.6 mi straight

Panorama across a field toward Old Rag from Route 231 near Etlan.
Host verified Dogs welcome

Birch's Library

Cabin, 1865 homestead · Syria

1 hr 41 mindrive

51.7 mi by road · 4.7 mi straight

Sources

Checked October 19, 2026.

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