Lands Run Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 80 ft high | Virginia
1.3 mi round trip
325 ft
Easy
Lands Run Falls Hike at a Glance
The Lands Run Falls hike via the Lands Run Gap Road is 1.3 mi round trip with 325 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 80 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,710 ft |
| Trail | Lands Run Gap Road |
| Distance | 1.3 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 325 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 35 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 45 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 340 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1.3 mi distance and 325 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 Lands Run Falls
Lands Run Falls is a waterfall in Virginia, about 80 feet high, on land managed by Shenandoah National Park. Its height is from nps.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Lands Run Gap Road: 1.3 miles round trip with about 325 feet of elevation gain, from Lands Run parking area (Skyline Drive mile 9.2). Allow 1 hour 30 minutes. Distance from nps.gov. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
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)
- The falls may be waterless in dry seasons. (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 Lands Run Falls?
The Lands Run Gap Road to Lands Run Falls is 1.3 miles round trip with about 325 feet of elevation gain. Allow 1 hour 30 minutes.
Where does the Lands Run Falls hike start?
It starts from Lands Run parking area (Skyline Drive mile 9.2).
How tall is Lands Run Falls?
Lands Run Falls is about 80 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Lands Run Falls?
An entrance fee is required to get into Shenandoah National Park.
Are dogs allowed on the Lands 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 Lands 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 Lands Run Falls.