Friday, March 30, 2012

Shenandoah National Park?

How far off of Hwy 64 is this trail in Shenandoah National Park?? And are the falls worth it?







Jones Run Falls - 3.4 miles, moderately easy round trip from parking area to 42%26#39; falls.





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Shenandoah National Park?


Jones Run Trail is at milepost 84.1, about 21 miles from the end of Skyline Drive (milepost 105) %26amp; I64 at Waynesboro. The falls are 42%26#39; not spectacular but a pleasant, scenic hike. I%26#39;m biased, I think all the hikes are worth it.



Happy trails



Shenandoah National Park?


Do you recommend any other trails close to that area?




Glad you asked! I have a couple of short favorites in this area:



Blackrock Summit Loop milepost 84.8, 1 mile, easy, fantastic views, just be careful on the rocks at the summit. If you enter the Park from the south (Waynesboro), you will get to this trailhead before the Visitors Center, so get a trail map at nps.gov/shen/鈥ip_rap_area.pdf



Another nice trail is the Frazier Discovery Trail, milepost 79.5, Loft Mountain Wayside. Moderate, 1.1 mile loop, a bit steep, very nice views. Trail map at nps.gov/shen/鈥oft_mountain_area.pdf



I%26#39;m sure you%26#39;ll enjoy whichever trail you hike.



Happy trails




thanks for the info!!

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