Name: Doyles River>Jones Run>AT loop ~ 8.2 miles, ~1825 elevation gain
Start: 2025-11-24T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-24T15:00:00-05:00

Parking: Dundo Picnic Area [https://maps.app.goo.gl/qFMKTc1Fb2dVYuoR9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qFMKTc1Fb2dVYuoR9)

Hike: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/doyles-river-jones-run-loop-from-dundo-fd85339?u=i&sh=jbc54i](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/doyles-river-jones-run-loop-from-dundo-fd85339?u=i&sh=jbc54i)

This is a popular circuit hike in the South District of Shenandoah National Park. We are going to start from the Dundo Picnic Area where there are pit toilets to use before we start the hike. We are going to walk down to the Appalachian Trail from the Picnic Area, We will turn left and hike the Appalachian Trail northbound. We will cross Skyline Drive a couple of times before arriving at the Doyles River Trail. We will turn right and descend to the Doyles River Falls. At the bottom of the decent, we will turn right onto the Jones Run Trail. We will make our way to the main Jones Run Falls. We will steadily climb back up to the Appalachian Trail. We will turn right and complete the hike.

Weather permitting, we will have an optional post hike at the picnic area. Bring a beverage and snack at your discretion.

**Disclaimer:** GetHiking Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. With your RSVP you agree to participate at your own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to your property and/or any injury to yourself or your guest. When joining GetHiking you affirm that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of/or related to this event against the organizers of this group.
**Weather:** If inclement weather necessitates canceling or postponing the hike, the decision will be made no later than 7:00AM - cancellations will be posted on the hike comments section. Steady rain with not much chance of clearing and/or dangerous conditions will call for postponing the hike.
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**Recommended items** - Broken in Hiking Boots, Trekking Poles, Lunch/Snacks, 2-3 Liters of Water, Good Day Pack, Layers of Clothing for Colder Winter Weather,

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Doyles River>Jones Run>AT loop ~ 8.2 miles, ~1825 elevation gain

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