Overall Run Falls - Hike and Swim near Overall, Virginia
Overall Run Falls, Virginia 22610, USA,Overall,Virginia
38.80213961149773, -78.32042521806653
1.5 miles E of Overall, Virginia
Address: Overall Run Falls, Virginia 22610, USA
GPS: 38°48'7.7"N 78°19'13.5"W
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State: Virginia
Trails/Routes: 3.8 mi

Hike and Swim

Overall Run Falls is a challenging hike along one of Virginia's longest consecutively running waterfalls. Located in Shenandoah National Park, Overall Run Falls is accessible from Hogback Overlook and also from Overall Area itself.

Most hikers take the trail from Overall Area. This is a moderately difficult trail with a 1,291 foot elevation change. This trail takes four to five hours on average to hike and requires some climbing over larger rocks. This strenuous trail provides a challenging hike with views that are worth the work. Hikers should be prepared with food and water for the journey, as well as appropriate footwear. The trail crosses the water at several points and footwear should be water ready and protective. 

Throughout the trail hikers can enjoy shade from the many surrounding trees and cool off in several spots long the river. There is a deeper swimming hole near the 93 foot waterfall, for which the trail got its name. Here the river widens and hikers can enjoy wading in the cool mountain water. Swimmers should be experienced and should check the safety of the water before entering.

The sweeping views of Shenandoah National Park and Overall Run Falls are breathtaking, making this hike worth every step. 

4.2K Written by tasiawhicker

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 Overall, Virginia

  1. Head east on Hunter Glen Dr toward Overall Run Rd (0.5 mi)
  2. Turn left to stay on Hunter Glen Dr (92 ft)
  3. Turn right onto US-340 N (2.1 mi)
  4. Turn right onto State Rte 613 (0.7 mi)
  5. Turn right onto State Rte 630 (2.1 mi)
  6. Turn right to stay on State Rte 630 (0.1 mi)
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Overall Run Falls in Shenandoah National Park by Howard Wu
OVERALL RUN | Shenandoah National Park by Christopher Hu Hiking Overall Run Falls (SNP) by JeremyWestAdventure
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Trails

Distance ?

3.8 miles

Elevation Gain ?

-1,852 feet

Real Ascent ?

32 feet

Real Descent ?

1,884 feet

Avg Grade (-5°)

-9%

Grade (-25° to 2°)

-47% to 3%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.

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