Overall Run Falls
- Height
- 93 ft
- Hike
- 5.1 mi round trip
- Elevation gain
- 1291 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Overall Run Falls only runs after rain or snowmelt. Overall Run Falls is a 93 ft waterfall on Overall Run in Page County, Virginia. Reaching it is a 5.1 mi hike round trip with 1291 ft of elevation gain.
Closures and warnings
Highest waterfall in Shenandoah at 93 ft, but flow may be minimal to none unless rain is plentiful. Closures may be in effect to protect outcrop ecosystems; follow posted rules. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 93 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow | Only after rain or snowmelt |
| Flow note | Highest waterfall in Shenandoah National Park at 93 feet; can run dry without recent rain. |
Access
| Hike | 5.1 mi round trip |
|---|---|
| Elevation gain | 1291 ft |
| Road | Paved |
| Road note | Trailhead at Mathews Arm Campground registration parking (Skyline Drive mile 22.2). If campground closed, park at mile 21 and use the AT (adds about 1 mile). |
| Parking | Mathews Arm Campground registration parking area, North District. |
| Fee | Shenandoah entrance: $30 private vehicle / $25 motorcycle / $15 per person (7 days). Annual park pass $55. Cashless. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Wheelchair access | Trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines. |
| Managed by | National Park Service (Shenandoah National Park) |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Overall Run Falls open?
Highest waterfall in Shenandoah at 93 ft, but flow may be minimal to none unless rain is plentiful. Closures may be in effect to protect outcrop ecosystems; follow posted rules. As of September 28, 2026.
How tall is Overall Run Falls?
Overall Run Falls drops about 93 ft.
How long is the hike to Overall Run Falls?
It's a 5.1 mi hike round trip with 1291 ft of elevation gain. The road in is paved. Trailhead at Mathews Arm Campground registration parking (Skyline Drive mile 22.2). If campground closed, park at mile 21 and use the AT (adds about 1 mile). Parking: Mathews Arm Campground registration parking area, North District.
Do you need a reservation for Overall Run Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Overall Run Falls?
The fee is Shenandoah entrance: $30 private vehicle / $25 motorcycle / $15 per person (7 days). Annual park pass $55. Cashless.
When is Overall Run Falls flowing?
It only runs after rain or snowmelt, so it is often dry. Highest waterfall in Shenandoah National Park at 93 feet; can run dry without recent rain.
What are the rules at Overall Run Falls?
Dogs are allowed.
Nearby
Nearby
Camping nearby
Fishing nearby
Public land
Overall Run Falls is inside Shenandoah National Park and Shenandoah Wilderness .
Sources
2
- https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/overall-run-falls.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterfall.heightFt, access.hikeDistanceBasis / access.parking / access.roadNote / rules.dogs, hazardNote / waterfall.flowNote / waterbodyName, access.permitRequired false)
- https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/fees.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee)
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