A hiker at Rose River Falls.
NPS / N. Lewis · Public domain

Rose River Falls Loop

A dog-friendly loop from Fishers Gap to the 67-foot Rose River Falls.

Stays on the map
Distance
4 mi
loop
Elevation gain
910 ft
Hiking time
4 hr 30 min
NPS estimate, no breaks
Difficulty
Moderate
NPS scale

The loop leaves from the Fishers Gap lot at mile 49.4 and passes the 67-foot Rose River Falls. A short side trip adds Dark Hollow Falls, about a quarter mile extra. NPS suggests it as the pet-friendly alternative to the Dark Hollow trail.

Dogs allowed on a leash

Leash no longer than 6 feet at all times. NPS pet rules

Park entrance pass only

$30 per vehicle, good for 7 days, or an annual pass. NPS fees

Highlights

  • 67-foot waterfall
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Optional Dark Hollow side trip

Before you go

  • Dogs must stay off the Dark Hollow Falls Trail if you take the side trip.

Where to stay, by the drive

Rank on the map

Ordered by drive time to the parking area, then by how close the stay is to this area and how complete and current its listing is. How ranking works.

Exterior of Big Meadows Lodge.
Unclaimed

Big Meadows Lodge

Lodge rooms and cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 51

10min drive

2.9 mi by road · 1.1 mi straight

Sunrise over Big Meadows.
Unclaimed

Big Meadows Campground

National park campground (reservation only) · Skyline Drive, mile 51

9min drive

2.7 mi by road · 0.8 mi straight

Exterior of the Skyland dining room and taproom.
Unclaimed

Skyland

Lodge rooms and cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 41.7

18min drive

7.5 mi by road · 4.6 mi straight

Moss phlox on the rocks at Crescent Rock Overlook in spring.
Unclaimed

Lewis Mountain Cabins

Rustic cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 57.5

19min drive

8.1 mi by road · 7.3 mi straight

Main Street in Sperryville, Virginia, in October.
Unclaimed

Hopkins Ordinary

Bed and breakfast with a brewery · Sperryville

54min drive

25.4 mi by road · 13.6 mi straight

3 more beyond 60 minutes
Fields toward the Blue Ridge from Route 231 near Etlan, Madison County.
Unclaimed Some pet-friendly units

Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges

Lodge rooms, cabins, farmhouses and campground · Syria

1 hr 25 mindrive

47.9 mi by road · 6.1 mi straight

Panorama across a field toward Old Rag from Route 231 near Etlan.
Host verified Dogs welcome

Birch's Library

Cabin, 1865 homestead · Syria

1 hr 43 mindrive

44.6 mi by road · 4.4 mi straight

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