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North Mountain
Basye, Virginia
4.54 mi
/ 1585 ft gain
North Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Basye, Virginia.
Spring Mountain Ridge Trail
Orkney Springs, Virginia
2.12 mi
/ 505 ft gain
Spring Mountain Ridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Basye, Virginia.
Hike Laurel Run
Orkney Springs, Virginia
6.6 mi
/ 2100 ft gain
There are two parking spots for this trail. Park at the lower lot if the gate is closed, if the gate is open, continue up the road for another mile until you reach another closed gate. Park here. If the gate is closed you will need to hike a mile up the road to get to the trail head.From the second parking area start on the yellow blazed trail for two miles. During this time you will pass throu...
Hike Cranny Crow to Millers Rock Loop
Mathias, West Virginia
10.6 mi
/ 2100 ft gain
This is a really good day hike to explore another one of the many fantastic state parks that West Virginia has to offer while avoiding some of the crowds that many of the popular ones have. The main feature of the park is the Cranny Crow Overlook which features views into two Virginia and three West Virginia counties.
Note: a good portion of this hike you are hiking on overgrown trails so to p...
White Oak to Big Ridge Loop
Mathias, West Virginia
5.61 mi
/ 1440 ft gain
White Oak to Big Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Mathias, West Virginia.
White Oak Trail to Cranny Crow Overlook
Mathias, West Virginia
3.52 mi
/ 1106 ft gain
White Oak Trail to Cranny Crow Overlook is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Mathias, West Virginia.
Tibbet Knob Trail from Judge Rye Road
Wardensville, West Virginia
1.82 mi
/ 407 ft gain
Tibbet Knob Trail from Judge Rye Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Edinburg, Virginia.
Explore the Shenandoah Caverns
Quicksburg, Virginia
4.5
Located west of Washington D.C. off Interstate 81 (exit 269) Shenandoah Caverns is a nice little place tucked away in the Virginia country side. Upon arrival you will be able to park your vehicle for free in the lot right across the street. The building you want to enter is called "The Yellow Barn at Shenandoah Caverns" there is another "Yellow Barn" on this road but this is not the entrance to...
Big Schloss via Wolf Gap Trail
Wardensville, West Virginia
4.27 mi
/ 997 ft gain
Big Schloss via Wolf Gap Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lost City, West Virginia.
Places to stay
Mathias, West Virginia
Deep Wilderness Campsite with Natural Spring
Tucked away in the corner of "Wild and Wonderful" Lost River Valley of Mathias WV, enjoy over 40 acres of true "Almost Heaven" secluded l...
From $90 / night
Lost City, West Virginia
Trout Pond Recreation Area
Overview
Trout Pond Recreation Area boasts two bodies of water, Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. Relax on a sandy mountain beach or fish f...
Cabins, West Virginia
Big Bend (Wv)
Overview
Big Bend is a family-oriented campground along a bend on the South Branch Potomac River in Smoke Hole Canyon. With its convenien...
Cabins, West Virginia
Jess Judy
Overview
Jess Judy is a group camping facility located on the South Branch of the Potomac River, in West Virginia;s eastern panhandle, ab...
Stanley, Virginia
Big Meadows
Overview
Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of Shenandoah National Park, the Big Meadows Campground is the ideal spot for an o...
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