South
River Falls
83
feet
2.6
miles roundtrip
1-1/2
hours
This
is a moderate hike to the third highest falls in the park. You
need to park in the South Ricer Picnic Area on the east side of the
Drive at mile 62.8. The trailhead starts at the third parking area.
Take the trail for 0.1 mile or so until you reach a trailpost and
intersection of the A.T. Follow the blue-blazed tail until you reach
a series of switchbacks in which you will hear the South River on
your right. You will cross two small streams and then a rock cliff
on the left. The trail will open up to a rock fenced observation
point. To complete this hike, retrace your steps.
Doyles
River Falls
28
feet & 63 feet
3.2
mile roundtrip
2
hours
This
hike will take you to two different waterfalls. The first one is the
smallest of 28 feet which is nice but the lower one is 63 feet and
is very close to the trail which makes it a great set of falls. You
will start this hike at the Doyles River Parking Area located at
mile 81.1 and on the east side of the Drive. This is a trailhead map
that begins this hike. A few steps in and you will come upon the
intersection of the A.T. Follow the blue-blazed trail for 0.3 mile
and you will see a spring in a pipe on you left. Don't drink the
water unless you purify it first. Once you pass the spring, the
trail will fork and you need to follow the right side. Further on
down you will cross to small streams and start to hear Doyles River
on your right. You will come across Browns Gap Road and a little
further you will cross the river. You will use stepping stones to
get across which is not difficult. The river is now on your left and
you will start to see small falls and pools. You will come to a
trail post and the upper falls are on the left. Follow the trail for
another 0.3 mile until you reach a set of switchbacks. Once you are through
the switchbacks then you will be at the lower falls. To complete
this hike, retrace your steps.
Jones
Run Falls
42
feet
3.4
miles roundtrip
2
hours
This
is a great waterfall and a fairly easy one to hike. You will be
starting this hike at the Jones Run Parking Area located at mile
84.1. The trailhead starts at the east side of the parking lot.
After a few steps you will see the junction of the A.T. and a trail
post. You will bear to the left and follow the blue blazed trail.
The trail will start to get steep with the gorge on your right. You
will come to a switchback and then the gorge will be on your left.
You will travel another 0.5 mile you will reach Jones Run and
crossing here is very simple. You will reach an old road that will
take you another 0.3 mile and then you will bear to the left and go
downhill. You will reach a rocky ledge on the left that will give
you a view of the falls. Continue further down the trail through
several steep switchbacks and boulders till you reach the bottom of
the falls. This is the best viewing point. To complete this hike,
retrace your steps.
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