Hike Description

  1. Follow the pathway between the amphitheater parking and the lodge to cross over the A.T., then continue along blue-blazed Lewis Spring Falls Trail as it gradually drops through the forest.
  2. Turn right and steeply descend along a side trail at 1.2 miles to enjoy the falls near its base. Return to the main pathway and continue on your way, then turn right onto another short side route at 1.7 miles to enjoy the head of the falls.
  3. Upon rejoining the main pathway, ascend the steep slope to come onto the Lewis Spring service road at 2.3 miles and turn left onto the A.T. Ascend steadily along the western side of a ridgeline.
  4. Proceeding along the A.T., skirt the cliffs of Blackrock and return to the initial intersection of this hike.
  5. Bear right to return to the parking area.

Directions

Start from Big Meadows Lodge amphitheater parking, near Skyline Drive milepost 51 in Shenandoah National Park. Note that there is a park entrance fee.

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