Jones Run Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 42 ft high | Virginia
3.2 mi round trip
1,045 ft
Moderate
Jones Run Falls Hike at a Glance
The Jones Run Falls hike via the Jones Run Trail is 3.2 mi round trip with 1,045 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 42 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 2,150 ft |
| Trail | Jones Run Trail |
| Distance | 3.2 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 1,045 ft |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Your time: about 1 h 35 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 2 h at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 900 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 3.2 mi distance and 1,045 ft of gain for this hike are verified (nps.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Jones Run Falls
Jones Run Falls is a waterfall in Virginia, about 42 feet high, on land managed by Shenandoah National Park. Its height is from nps.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Jones Run Trail: 3.2 miles round trip with about 1,045 feet of elevation gain, from Jones Run Parking Area (Skyline Drive mile 84.1). Allow 2 hours 30 minutes. Distance from nps.gov. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Moderate.
Before You Go
- An entrance fee is required to get into Shenandoah National Park. (nps.gov)
- Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times. (nps.gov)
- This trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines. (nps.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Shenandoah National Park for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Jones Run Falls?
The Jones Run Trail to Jones Run Falls is 3.2 miles round trip with about 1,045 feet of elevation gain. Allow 2 hours 30 minutes.
Where does the Jones Run Falls hike start?
It starts from Jones Run Parking Area (Skyline Drive mile 84.1).
How tall is Jones Run Falls?
Jones Run Falls is about 42 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Jones Run Falls?
An entrance fee is required to get into Shenandoah National Park.
Are dogs allowed on the Jones Run Falls trail?
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Jones Run Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- nps.gov
- Distance
- nps.gov
- Falls height
- nps.gov
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Jones Run Falls.