National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the Interior
Big Run | Shenandoah National Park
2015
Upper Doyles River Falls (28’)
Lower Doyles River Falls (63’)
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Big Run
Skyline Drive
LegendHike #1
Hike #2
Unpaved Road
Paved Road
Horses Allowed Hiking Trail (blue blazes)
Parking
Horses Allowed (yellow blazes)
A.T. (white blazes)
Stream
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Wilderness
North
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MP
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Park Emergency Number 1-800-732-0911
Upper Doyles River Falls (28’)
Lower Doyles River Falls (63’)
Doyl
es R
iver
Big Run
Skyline Drive
LegendHike #1
Hike #2
Unpaved Road
Paved Road
Horses Allowed Hiking Trail (blue blazes)
Parking
Horses Allowed (yellow blazes)
A.T. (white blazes)
Stream
Building
Wilderness
North
MP
83
MP
82
contour interval = 200 feet / 61 meters
0
0 .5 Kilometers
.5 Miles
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000 3
000
Doyles RiverOverlook
Big
Run Loop Trail
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rail
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Ru
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Trail
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Browns Gap Road
Doyle
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Big RunOverlook
Doyles RiverCabin
Rockytop Trail
You Are HereYou Are Here
Suggested Hikes
Hike #1: Big Run Loop 5.8-mile circuit, modestly strenuous, 4
1/2 hours hiking time, 1,685-foot elevation gain, 2 stream
crossings. Follow Big Run Loop Trail downhill. At the trail post,
go left, continuing on Big Run Loop Trail. At the next trail post
(four-way intersection), go left. You’re still on Big Run Loop
Trail. Turn left onto the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) north. Cross
Skyline Drive. Continue on the A.T. north, and cross Doyles River
parking. Cross Skyline Drive to return to Big Run Overlook and the
starting point.
Hike #2: Upper and Lower Doyles River Falls 3.3-mile round trip,
moderate, 21/4 hours hiking time, 1,203-foot elevation gain, 1
stream crossing. Cross Skyline Drive to Doyles River parking.
Follow Doyles River Trail. Pass the access trails for Doyles River
Cabin and Browns Gap Road. Trail posts mark the location of Upper
and Lower Doyles River Falls. Retrace your steps to return to the
parking lot.
Before You Go!
• Pets are not allowed on Fox Hollow Trail. Where allowed, pets
must be on a leash at all times.
• Be sure you are physically able to complete the hike you’ve
chosen.• Take plenty of water-at least a quart per hour.• Be sure
you know your route. Free maps are available at entrance stations,
visitor
centers, and www.nps.gov/shen• When you return from your hike,
check for ticks.• Be sure someone knows where you are and when to
expect your return.• Leave what you find. Artifacts are protected
by law.• Please respect family cemeteries.
Look for Trail Markers
You’ll find these trail markers at all trailheads and
intersections. The metal bands are stamped with directional and
mileage information.
Park Emergency Number 1-800-732-0911
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the Interior
2015
Big Run | Shenandoah National Park
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