Name | Shenandoah National Park - Lower Falls |
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Summary | Hike through Whiteoak Canyon to see the Lower Falls |
Type | Day Hike - Out and Back |
Distance (Total) | 2.0 miles / 3.2 km |
Elevation Gain | 680 feet / 207 meters |
Minimum Elevation | 1,120 feet / 341 meters |
Maximum Elevation | 1,800 feet / 549 meters |
Hiking Season | - All Year Long |
Things To See | - Canyon - Waterfalls |
Difficulty | Easy |
Rating | Trail has not been rated. |
Nearby Town | Luray, Virginia, United States |
Link | http://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/mapshiking.htm |
Permit Required | National Park Service Permit |
Trail Map |
The hike is a 2 miles round trip to see
the lower falls; hike a steep and challenging 6 miles (1100’ elevation change) round trip to see the upper falls. Return before crossing the large metal bridge above the upper falls.
Drive to Whiteoak Canyon Parking area on VA 600.
Latitude | 38.5385152899 degrees / 38° 32.311' / 38° 32' 18.66" |
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Longitude | -78.3478832245 degrees / -78° 20.873' / -78° 20' 52.38" |
Created by Nick on 12/10/2007 |
Last edited by Nick on 12/10/2007 |