It wasn’t just a hike. Nah, this was the Best Mother’s Day hike for the women in my life. Dark Hollow Falls is situated within Shenandoah National Park. A day after rain, and I was expecting a very cool, muddy hike. We experienced just the opposite. Well, there was some mud, haha. But the weather cooperated with us. We arrived around 10 am. The weather was a crisp 52 degrees and rising. Skies were clear, and the sun was shining. I couldn’t have asked for a better day to hike with my mother, daughter, my daughter’s friend, and her family of women. We had three generations of women in our group, and it was AH-MAZING!!!
Dark Hollows Falls, SNP
Dark Hollow Falls is about a 20-minute drive into the Shenandoah National Park, entering on the Front Royal side, Route 211. Driving to Dark Hollow Falls has several overlooks for you to stop and take in the views. They are breathtaking and worth every single stop along the way. Dark Hollow Falls is approximately a total distance of 3.2 miles round trip (out and back). It should be noted that dogs are not allowed on this hike. There are some narrow paths on parts of the trail, and truly, it’s to keep both humans and dogs safe.
It makes for an easy day hike. Consider wearing either hiking shoes or a shoe with a good grip. The hike downhill can be slippery, especially if it’s rained the night prior. There are some rocky areas throughout the hike, so you must also be careful hiking down. The views are gorgeous throughout the hike. There are many inlets that you can go off to get a closer look at the stream of water and all its beauty surrounding it.
The Final Destination of Dark Hollow Falls
We made it! Our Mother’s Day hike finale. All three generations of women made it to Dark Hollow Falls. We hung out at the falls for quite a while to take in our surroundings. We also took a lot of photos because I mean, why not?! The falls are gorgeous, and these women I hiked with are AH-MAZING human beings! I wanted to capture all the moments with everyone. If you loved reading this, you might also enjoy The Ultimate Hiking Adventure Guide: Falls Trail.
Food to the Face Time
After a semi-strenuous hike back up, it was time to feed our faces. Graciously, my friend packed us all a nice picnic lunch for this hike. Once we finished hiking, we drove back down skyline drive looking for somewhere to ‘camp out’ for a bit and enjoy some lunch. We landed upon this nice picnic area with a beautiful view as the background. It wasn’t overly crowded and was perfect for us. Overall, this was a great day. A great hike. Great women. Memories for a lifetime.
I hope this post inspires you to get outside with those you love, share in these moments, and create your own memories.
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XO, Christine
