The tallest falls in Shenandoah (93 feet), strenuous 5.1-mile hike, but seasonal flow varies.
$30 per vehicle, 7-day pass (Shenandoah NP entrance fee)
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
NPS backcountry trip guide notes this is the tallest waterfall in the park but may have minimal to no flow unless there has been substantial recent rain.
Overall Run Falls is Shenandoah’s tallest waterfall at 93 feet, but it comes with a caveat: the creek is highly seasonal and dependent on recent substantial rainfall. A strenuous 5.1-mile hike through North District wilderness means this destination rewards fit backcountry hikers willing to gamble on water flow.
The NPS explicitly cautions that the falls may be dry or merely trickling unless heavy rain has fallen recently. Timing and weather luck matter significantly here. Leashed dogs (6 feet maximum) are permitted throughout Shenandoah.
Parkway entrance fee is $30 per vehicle for 7 days. Best for experienced hikers seeking a challenge with the understanding that their effort may result in minimal to no visible cascade.
Visit after significant rain for best flow; NPS notes it may have minimal water unless recently heavy rain fell.
3–3.5 hours
You want guaranteed dramatic flows or lack backcountry hiking experience.
$30 per vehicle, 7-day pass (Shenandoah NP entrance fee)
Via a 5.1-mile round-trip trail rated strenuous by the managing agency.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
We track 7 waterfalls in Shenandoah National Park.
nps.gov
NPS Shenandoah backcountry trip-guide PDF, checked 2026-09-03; North District, trailhead at Mathews Arm Campground registration parking, mile 22.1; no closure alert found on park conditions page as of check date.
Checked September 2026.