Shenandoah National Park: Moormans River
This 4.2-mile out-and-back hike is a local's favorite, climbing gently from the flood-torn banks of the Moormans River to one of the most impressive waterfalls in the park.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 3.4
Waypoints
MRT001
Location: 38.139275, -78.74968
Trek N on dirt road (North Fork Trail)
MRT002
Location: 38.141861, -78.748863
Trail swings into dense hardwood forest
MRT003
Location: 38.144913, -78.748573
Scope eddies for trout; the state of Virginia stocks fish in this cold stream every spring
MRT004
Location: 38.147915, -78.748756
Cross North Fork of the Moormans River
MRT005
Location: 38.148949, -78.748611
Trail climbs above washed-out riverbanks
MRT006
Location: 38.149639, -78.748383
Cross river above gurgling rapids
MRT007
Location: 38.15741, -78.748131
Rerouted path crosses river again
MRT008
Location: 38.161118, -78.746025
Trees and huge boulders hang above deeply carved banks
MRT009
Location: 38.165535, -78.744965
Trail drops to riverbed; quick L onto spur trail
MRT010
Location: 38.165833, -78.746605
Big Branch Falls: Wash off the southern humidity with a quick dip in the mountain-fresh stream; return to car
