Rip Rap Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
| Address: | Riprap Trail Parking |
| GPS: |
38°10'39.4"N 78°45'54.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Virginia |
| Trails/Routes: | 6.1 mi |
Hike and Swim
Rip Rap Hollow is a secluded swimming hole that makes for a great stop along the 10 mile loop hike in Shenandoah Valley. This is a difficult hike, but for those up to the challenge it provides incredible panoramic views of the Shenandoah Valley. Along this hike hikers can also enjoy a waterfall view and views of the famous Chimney Rock.
Hikers should park in the Rip Rap Hollow Parking lot and start the loop on Appalachian Trail. For hikers who want to take the ten mile hike over a couple of days, camping is allowed in a couple of primitive camping spots along the trail. These campsites have no amenities and should be kept in their natural state by campers.
The Rip Rap Hollow swimming hole is a section of river that slows and widens into a 50 foot swimming hole. This mountain fed spring is cold and clear and makes for a beautiful spot to cool off after a long hike.
Bathing suits: May be optional depending on solitude or crowd
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Riprap Trail
This 9.8 mile circuit hike offers all the best of Shenandoah – panoramic views, bubbling streams, a swimming hole and even a nice final stretch along the Appalachian Trail. It comes close t…
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Directions
From Crozet, Virginia
- Head southwest on VA-240 W/
Crozet Ave toward The Square (1.4 mi) - Turn right onto US-250 W (1.4 mi)
- Merge onto I-64 W via the ramp to Staunton (7.6 mi)
- Exit onto US-250 E (0.6 mi)
- Sharp left toward Skyline Dr (495 ft)
- Turn right onto Skyline DrParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(15.4 mi)
- Turn left (115 ft)
Please DO NOT try to enter from Black Bear Lane as this uses a private road.
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