Wardensville

Wolf Gap is a FREE year round campground located just outside of Woodstock, VA. It is a great base camp for several scenic hikes like the Tibbet Knob trail (trailhead is just across the road) and the popular Big Schloss trail (trailhead begins at campsite number 9) -- super convenient if you have a ...

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 Mai...

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 ...

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 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. Conti...