Little Schloss - George Washington National Forest, VA
Maurertown, Virginia
Details
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Cody Soule
Easy hike in the great George Washington National Forest. Great rock scramble to get some nice views from the top of the lesser-known Little Schloss. Beautiful forest. Area perfect for camping located less than a few miles past the summit. Solitary hike with less people than the more popular Big Schloss trail.
Little Schloss is only 1.7 miles east of the more popular Big Schloss, making it a lesser used, less crowded hike with great views. The panoramic vista from Little Schloss is spectacular, however the rock scramble to to the summit may require some care. This hike isn't just about the summit, 0.3 past the overlook there are several beautiful vistas on the trail, as well as a clearing with mature spruce. Little Stoney Creek is also a favorite with backpackers, and has many camping sites along its banks.
Leaving the parking lot that is 0.8 miles from the beginning of forest road 92, the Little Sluice trail begins a moderate ascent with some switchbacks before reaching the all rock summit. Pay careful attention to the trail map at the beginning of the trail because this trail is poorly marked and can get confusing (See guide here: http://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/LittleSchloss/). Once reaching the summit, scramble up to the top and enjoy the views.
As can be seen in the link above, this hike can be extended into a loop that can be as long as you want it to be, with many great trails in the area, but if you are in for a short day, continue until you get to the meadows, enjoy the lookouts along the way and then turn around and continue back on your way!
Download the Outbound mobile app
Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use.
Get the appFeatures
Little Schloss - George Washington National Forest, VA Reviews
Have you done this adventure? Be the first to leave a review!
Leave No Trace
Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
Nearby
Hike Big Schloss
Tibbet Knob via Wolf Gap
Camp at Wolf Gap
Big Schloss via Wolf Gap Trail
Hike Laurel Run
White Rocks Loop, George Washington NF
Community
© 2024 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy