Wardensville

Pond Run and White Rocks Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Wardensville, West Virginia.

Tuscarora, Wilson Cove, and Halfmoon Lookout Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Wardensville, West Virginia.

The trail begins near the upper parking area next to a closed gate. If you park in the lower parking area, you'll have to walk about .3 miles up the road to get to this gate.Start out on the forest service (FS) orange blazed trail, following it for about a quarter mile. From there head onto Old Mail Path, the pink blazed trail. On it, you’ll continue past Cove trail, finally turning right onto ...

Eagle Rock is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Star Tannery, Virginia.

Crack Whip Furnace Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Wardensville, West Virginia.

Big Schloss Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Star Tannery, Virginia.

Big Schloss Cutoff Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Star Tannery, Virginia.

Big Schloss (the German word for “palace”) is a popular hike in the George Washington National Forest.  The trailhead is conveniently located at the Wolf Gap Campground.  To begin, follow the path behind the restrooms at the parking lot.  Cross the paved road where you will find a trail map with other information about the area.  You will also see the first of many orange blazes that will guide...

Park for free at Wolf Gap Campground and cross the road where you will pass some picnic tables and campsites.  Follow the signs to the the yellow blazed Tibbet Knob trail.  In half a mile, there is a little path to a summit on your left where you can catch a glimpse of Mill Mountain and Big Schloss. Continue uphill for another half mile and you will reach a steep rock which will require some sc...