Shenandoah National Park: Little Hogback to Overall Run Falls

Take this 8.8-mile out-and-back dayhike or overnight to escape high-season crowds; it stitches together a lesser-known route leading to a photo-worthy waterfall.

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Author:	Backpacker Magazine
Date:	20 Jun 2005 2:02:43 PM
Activity:	Backpacking ActivitySearchBackpacking
State:	Virginia (VA)
Distance:	4.37 mi (Change units)
Survey Elevation:	Total Gain: 825 ft Total Loss: 2176 ft Net Change: -1350 ft
Difficulty:	5 / 10
Tags:	Backpacking, out-and-back, Virginia, Shenandoah National Park, Waterfall Hikes, Bentonville
Rating:	3 rating(s) Rate it

TO TRAILHEAD: From Thornton Gap, follow Skyline Dr. N for 10 miles to the Little Hogback Overlook. Park in pulloff on L.

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Distance: 4.37 mi	Points: 454	Calories: none
Total Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi
Active Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi

Tracklog from Magellan GPS

Points of Interest

LHT001

Location: 38.758766, -78.262215
Trail starts on N edge of rocky guard wall; bear L on Appalachian Trail (white blazes)

LHT002

Location: 38.761898, -78.277260
Cross Skyline Dr.; white-tailed deer often roam in the grassy patches

LHT003

Location: 38.761154, -78.281754
Cross Skyline Dr. again; stay on the AT

LHT004

Location: 38.757866, -78.286003
Turn R onto Tuscarora Trail, heading NW

LHT005

Location: 38.763199, -78.292183
Turn R; Tuscarora merges with Overall Run Trail; Matthews Arm Campground on L

LHT006

Location: 38.770977, -78.289459
Trail descends N; listen for waterfalls cascading ahead

LHT007

Location: 38.780350, -78.289032
Caution: Many trails merge into a hub; stay on Overall Run Trail

LHT008

Location: 38.781017, -78.289299
Continue straight, veering W

LHT009

Location: 38.780884, -78.290970
Photo op: Overall Run Falls drops 93 ft.

LHT010

Location: 38.784634, -78.295815
Primitive campsite; good turnaround spot

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