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Mud Pond Gap Trail

Gloucester, Virginia

3.67 mi / 404 ft gain

Switzer Lake is a great spot outside of Harrisonburg, Virginia for fly fishing during the spring, summer, and fall. The lake is pretty decently sized, so you shouldn't have any problems finding a place along the shores to wade out and cast. Small boats are also allowed on the lake as well. Make sure you have a valid fishing license and trout stamp (if applicable) as game wardens routinely check...

Camp at Switzer Lake

Hinton, Virginia

4.3

2 mi

Directly off of Interstate 81, headed toward West Virginia on Rt 33 is a beautiful lake only known by the locals. Switzer Lake, named because Switzer Dam was placed on the Dry River years ago to aid Harrisonburg and the surrounding area with its increased need for drinking water. The lake is seldom visited by fishermen but more often by locals who just want to get away. There are several awesom...

Hogpen Lake via FDR 230

Fulks Run, Virginia

4.71 mi / 650 ft gain

Hidden Rocks

Dayton, Virginia

2.25 mi / 269 ft gain

Climb Hidden Rocks

Dayton, Virginia

5.0

Amazing rock climbing can be found just outside Harrisonburg, VA at a series of crags hiding in the beautiful landscape of GW National Forest. Hidden Rocks offers amazing climbing and bouldering for intermediate level or well-guided beginners.Near the end of Hone Quarry Road is a small, self-pay campground with a handful of well established campsites and restrooms. No showers or potable water, ...