Moderate

South River Falls

Virginia

Distance3.3 mi
Est. time~1 hr 33 min
Elevation gain910 ft
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South River Falls is a moderate 3.3-mile loop hike in Virginia with about 910 ft of elevation gain. a classic Shenandoah forest circuit to an overlook of an 83-foot waterfall, especially rewarding in spring.

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