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A shorter trail from Mathews Arm Campground that descends toward Overall Run Falls.


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1.4

Miles

2.3

KM

Point to Point

2,884' 879 m

High

2,388' 728 m

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Up

496' 151 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Spring · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly This shorter trail isn't overly strenuous, and leads to a scenic waterfall, which all family members will enjoy.

Description

To access the blue-blazed Mathews Arm Trail, head out from the end of "B" loop in the Mathews Arm Campground. The trail heads mostly downhill from the campground until it ends at the Tuscarora-Overall Run Trail. Near the end, the trail crosses Overall Run, which leads down to the scenic stretch of cascades at Overall Run Falls.

Thanks to Larry W. Brown, for sharing this trail description. If you're interested in learning more details about great hikes, weather, camping / lodging, wildlife, and scenic drives, check out snp.guide/.

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Shared By:

Larry W Brown

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#737

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#27,470

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Mathews Arm trail (left) crossing over headwaters of Overall Run (during dry season)
Oct 14, 2019 near Washington, VA

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Jun 10, 2023
Kaija Hurlburt
First hike post surgery & boot with Katie and Gertie
Jun 23, 2022
Chris Palmer
Oct 2, 2020
Andrew White
easy down hill hike from mathews arm campground 1.4mi — 0h 30m
Oct 11, 2019
Phil Manger
1.4mi — 0h 31m
Aug 16, 2019
Will Watkins
Peaceful 1.6mi — 1h 10m
Jan 29, 2018
Chris McCloud
Did as part of waterfall day at Shenandoah 1/29/18
Jan 28, 2018
Chris McCloud
Done as part of waterfall day at SHEN
May 28, 2017
Ondrea Hall
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