Nicholson Hollow Trail - Hike and Swim near Morning Star, Virginia
Skyline Dr, Luray, VA 22835, USA,Morning Star,Virginia
38.61325563836273, -78.35926576513693
2.3 miles S of Morning Star, Virginia
Address: Skyline Dr, Luray, VA 22835, USA
GPS: 38°36'47.7"N 78°21'33.4"W
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State: Virginia

Hike and Swim

Nicholson Hollow Trail is a moderately strenuous trail that explores a more remote area of Shenandoah National Park. Hikers hoping to access this trail can find it off of Skyline Drive between Stoney Man Overlook and Corbin Cabin Cutoff Trail. Parking is available off the road here.

The trail is an eight mile hike with an elevation gain of 1,240 feet. Hikers will need to cross several streams in order to complete the trail. Stream crossing should only be attempted when water is at a low flow. Hikers can enjoy wading and, in some places swimming, in the rivers. Swimmers and waders should be cautious and check for safety before entering the water. The rivers Nicholson Hollow Trail follows make for beautiful views, including a couple of small cascading waterfalls. The trail is surrounded by trees throughout the hike, making the majority of the hike well shaded. The secluded nature of this trail and length of hike make this a great challenge for avid hikers.

Nicholson Hollow Trail is one of the main trails that passes Corbin Cabin, an old abandoned resident cabin. This cabin makes for a beautiful photo opportunity and resting location.

Hikers should be respectful of this trail by keeping it clean. Towards the end of the trail it crosses into private property. Hiker should be respectful of the owners of this land by staying on the trail.

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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Morning Star, Virginia

  1. Head southwest (364 ft)
  2. Turn right toward VA-669 (210 ft)
  3. Turn right onto VA-669 (0.8 mi)
  4. Continue straight to stay on VA-669 (0.5 mi)
  5. Turn right onto US-211 E (2.9 mi)
  6. Take the Skyline Dr exit on the left toward Shenandoah National Park (0.2 mi)
  7. Keep left at the fork and merge onto Skyline Dr
    Destination will be on the left
    (7.2 mi)
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SNP Backpacking Loop: Nicholson Hollow Trail by Backcountry Adventures with Beagle
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