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Pond Run and White Rocks Loop Trail
Hardy County, West Virginia
10.69 mi
/ 1932 ft gain
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
Hardy County, West Virginia
17.91 mi
/ 3304 ft gain
Tuscarora, Wilson Cove, and Halfmoon Lookout Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Wardensville, West Virginia.
Backpack White Rocks, George Washington NF
Wardensville, West Virginia
4.5
9.8 mi
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 ...
Crack Whip Furnace Trail
Wardensville, West Virginia
14.6 mi
/ 2556 ft gain
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
Maurertown, Virginia
11.92 mi
/ 1982 ft gain
Big Schloss Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Star Tannery, Virginia.
Big Schloss Cutoff Trail
Maurertown, West Virginia
3.4 mi
/ 1138 ft gain
Big Schloss Cutoff Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Star Tannery, Virginia.
Hike Big Schloss
Wardensville, West Virginia
5.0
4.2 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
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...
Hike to Tibbet Knob
Wardensville, West Virginia
5.0
3.1 mi
/ 830 ft gain
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...
Camp at Wolf Gap
Wardensville, West Virginia
5.0
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 mixed group of active people and those who just like to hang out at camp.The nine spacious drive...
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Deep Wilderness Campsite with Natural Spring
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Mathews Arm Campground
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Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of the Shenandoah National Park, Mathews Arm Campground is the ideal spot for a ca...
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Robert W Craig
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The Robert W. Craig Campground is located off West Virginia State Highway Route 46, five miles from Elk Garden, West Virginia. T...
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Howell Run Picnic Area
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The Howell Run Picnic Area is a day use facility overlooking Jennings Randolph Lake, providing a beautiful backdrop for picnicki...
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