This strenuous loop hike begins ascending the Staunton River Trail just north of Graves Mill. Hugging the edge of the river, this initial section of the trail offers pristine cascades and mini-waterfalls on its way into the mountains. After following almost the entirety of Staunton River, the path makes a left when it encounters the Fork Mountain Trail. After a brief walk along the ridgeline, another left brings hikers onto the Jones Mountain Trail. Moving along the ridgeline, the trail offers views in all directions over the peaks and valleys of Shenandoah. Passing Bear Church Rock and arriving at the Jones Mountain summit, look south for the rocky profile of Old Rag in the distance before descending back through the gorge along the Staunton River Trail.