Top Adventures in Wardensville
Backpack White Rocks, George Washington NF
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 fo...
9.8 miles
Hike Big Schloss
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 th...
4.2 miles
1000 ft gain
Hike to Tibbet Knob
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 ...
3.1 miles
830 ft gain
Camp at Wolf Gap
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...
Hike and Camp Tibbett Knob
This hike is short, but steep and very rocky.
Park your car at the Wolf Gap Recreation Area (no fee). For a longer hike, head around the campground loop and find the trailhead for the Mill Mountain road, and hike up to Big Schloss (this will add ...
3.2 miles
900 ft gain
Hike Laurel Run
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 ...
6.6 miles
2100 ft gain
Hike to Woodstock Tower
From I-81, take exit 283 for Woodstock and follow it down to an intersection with a Sheetz on the right. Cross the intersection to E Reservoir Rd, following it until it ends. Turn left onto rt 609. Follow it until it splits, at which point you wil...
1 miles
Hike the Shenandoah River State Park Loop
Shenandoah River State Park is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. The park is full of well-maintained trails great for hiking and mountain biking. The trails both parallel the banks of the river as it snakes through the Shenandoah Va...
8 miles
650 ft gain
Hike Cranny Crow to Millers Rock Loop
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 ...
10.6 miles
2100 ft gain
Explore Skyline Caverns
Skyline Caverns is located right off Stonewall Jackson Highway with plenty of parking.
The cave tour is about 60 minutes with little walking and minimal elevation gain. If you time it right you and your friends can get the whole tour to yourselve...
Hike Lewis Falls
Lewis Spring is the source of Hawksbill Creek which forms Lewis Falls (also known as Lewis Spring Falls) and eventually flows through the town of Luray and joins the Shenandoah River. The falls starts with 2 streams before hitting rock halfway dow...
1 miles
3 ft gain
Camp along the South Fork Shenandoah River
From Luray, follow Bixler's Ferry Road until you cross the river. The road will then T, go to the right along South Page Valley Road. Follow this road for about 6.5 miles until you pass Shenandoah River Outfitters. Shortly after this it will turn ...
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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 land. This backcountry campsite is the very corner of Hardy C...From $40/night
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Mathews Arm Campground
Overview Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of the Shenandoah National Park, Mathews Arm Campground is the ideal spot for a camping getaway.Recreation Shenandoah National Park has over 5... -
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Blue Hill Farm
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