Browns Gap

This circuit hike leads you to Upper and Lower Doyles River Falls, as well as Jones Run Falls.

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Distance: 6.5-mile circuit hike
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (explanation of our hiking difficulty scale)
Hiking Time: 7 hours
Elevation Gain: 1,400 feet

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Hike Description

1. From the Browns Gap Parking Area (mile 83), cross Skyline Drive and take Browns Gap Fire Road to its intersection with Doyles River Trail.
2. Turn right and connect with Jones Run Trail.
3. At the Jones Run parking area, take a right onto the Appalachian Trail.
4. Follow the A.T. back to your starting point.  

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Details

Duration

7-8 Hours

The average hike duration does not take into consideration fitness, exploration, rest, contemplation, etc.

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

Yes

Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.

Activity Fee

No

An entrance fee is required to get into Shenandoah National Park.

Location

South District (Mile 83)

The trailhead for this hike is located at Browns Gap parking area.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Accessibility Information

This trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines.

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