Big Schloss - George Washington National Forest
Still pics and HD video of a 5.5 mile hike from Wolf Gap Recreation Area, along Mill Mtn Trail, to the Big Schloss Overlook. This overlook is on the VA / WV border.
George Washington national forest in Virginia
Sugar Knob - George Washington National Forest
Still pics and HD video of an 11.4 mile hike in the George Washington National Forest, west of Woodstock, Virginia. I took this hike 4/25/13. This was prior to my decision to narrate my hiking videos.
Hike Stats:
11.4 miles
7 hrs, 6 minutes
Total ascent 2120 feet
High Knob - George Washington National Forest
Pics and HD video of a 3.1 mile hike to the summit of High Knob in the George Washington National Forest. There is an old historic stone lookout tower on the summit. The purpose of this hike was to see it before it gets torn down like all the other towers here in Virginia.
Elliott Knob - George Washington National Forest, VA
On July 8 I hiked to Elliott Knob in the North River Ranger District of George Washington National Forest, VA. There are 4 distinct routes to the summit. I chose the Falls Hollow Trail from VA 42 because it is the easiest to access and arguably the toughest climb. The trail initially follows a forest road along Falls Hollow Run passing by multiple small waterfalls. None of these are tall or impressive, maybe with a lot of water they would look better. After the 2nd significant falls the trail turns left leaving the stream drainage.
The dreaded gravel road is the last leg of the hike. With a consistent 9-12% grade completely exposed to the sun, this final 1.5 mile climb over 1,400 feet is slow and tedious. I took quite a few breaks in the minimal shade. At least there were a lot of nice wildflowers on the side of the road. The payoff for this climb is worth it, especially with good visibility. I chose to hike 2 days after a weather front dropped the temperatures and humidity. You'll rarely get better long-distance views in the middle of summer. Elliott Knob (4,463 feet) is the highest summit of Great North Mountain and the high point of the North Mountain Range in the Allegheny Mountains. It is the 15th highest peak in Virginia and also the 3rd most prominent peak in the state. The 30-foot tower on Elliott Knob was built in 1948 and remains open to visitors. From the catwalk there are fantastic views of the Shenandoah Valley and Maury River valley. You can see well over 100 miles of the Virginia Blue Ridge Escarpment from central Shenandoah National Park to the Peaks of Otter. You can pick out Rockfish Gap, Humpback Rocks, Wintergreen Mountain, Three Ridges Mountain, The Priest, Maintop Mountain, Rocky Mountain, Apple Orchard Mountain, Flat Top Mountain, and Sharp Top Mountain from the tower. If I knew Shenandoah National Park better I may have recognized some peaks there as well. There are also views west and north of the Alleghenies, but not as expansive or interesting as the eastern panorama.
Hike was 9.3 miles with 2,654 feet elevation gain in 5 hours.
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Hiking Meneka Peak and Signal Knob - George Washington National Forest
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This hike takes place in the George Washington National Forest south of the town of Strasburg, VA. The highest point is Meneka Peak at 2,393 ft., however the best views are from the Buzzard Rock Overlook, Fort Valley Overlook and Signal knob (2,106 ft.).
The 1st half of this hike is dominated by great views of the surrounding mountains, farmland and towns, while the second half is a fairly standard walk through a mature hardwood forest. Here is the kicker, if you are hiking to enjoy the view; I would recommend making this an out-and-back turning around at Signal Knob, as the second half of the hike offers very little in respect to views, or even interesting terrain.
Signal Knob was used by both Union and Confederate armies during the US Civil War. The Confederates occupied it from 1862 to 1864, and it was a key observation point for the Battle of Cedar Creek. On August 14, 1864, a group of Union troops defeated a detachment of the 61st Georgia Volunteer Infantry and took control.
Route: Signal Knob Trail to Meneka Peak Trail (out-and-back), continuing on the Signal Knob Trail past Signal knob descending to the Tuscarora Trail to the Massenutten Trail. Visit Hiking Upward for details of the loop (
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Directions to the Trailhead: The signal knob parking area is located on Fort Valley Rd, which is convenient to both I-66 and I-81. It takes approximately an hour and a half to reach the trailhead from Washington DC to the east and via I-66, I-81 provides access to the area from points north and south. The trailhead is located at the north end of the signal knob parking area, just off of Fort Valley Rd.
SOME DREAM, SOME DO, FEW DO BOTH
Outro - Corncob by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Backpacking in George Washington National Forest
George Washington National Forest 05/27/2017
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Hiking Mill Mountain, Halfmoon Mountain and Sugar Knob - George Washington National Forest
This hike takes place in the George Washington National Forest, and ultimately reaches the summit of 3 mountains, Halfmoon Mountain (2,826 ft.), Mill Mountain (3,293 ft.) and Sugar Knob (3,216 ft). This is a long hike with graded, moderately difficult trails.
This hike starts at the parking area on Waites Run Road at a gated forest service road. Pass the gate and head up the gradual forest road until reaching 2 gates and a small field with plenty of camp sites, continue to the left. After a small stream turn left onto the German Wilson Trail (pink). The trail continues along a creek bed until it quickly gains elevation. Just before the ridge is a small camp area.
Once on the ridge the trail intersects the Halfmoon lookout trail. Turn right and follow this great stretch of trail to the summit and spectacular views to the east and more notably the south. The are a couple of small camp spots near the summit and a very large camp area below the summit off the trail before the trail steeply ascends.
Take the Halfmoon trail back the way you came passing the German Wilson Trail on your left towards the Tuscarora Trail. Pick up the Tuscarora Trail (blue) at the intersection with the pond run trail. There is a campsite at the intersection and apparently, an overlook blazed in white (which I missed). About a half mile later the trail splits on the left from the forest road which turns up hill. The trail narrows to a more traditional foot path.
At the intersection with the Mill Mountain trail I continued straight up the orange blazed trail. There are more campsites at the intersection and along the way. There is a small trail to the Mill Mountain summit on the right, it is unmarked, but hard to miss. I visited the former fire tower footing and a shed before a brief bushwhack put me on the USGS marker. I hiked back the way I came to the Tuscarora trail and this time turned right. I passed a couple of amazing Ant Hills. This section of the trail continues downhill. At the Mill Mountain/Sugar Knob saddle, a side trail will take you to water and is blazed yellow if needed. Continuing uphill the trail crests just beyond a small pond on the right, a campsite on the left has a small herd path at the back of the campsite.
I followed the meandering herd path to the highest point on Sugar Knob. The area offers no views in the summer that I could find. I headed back the way I came to the Tuscarora Trail and continued downhill to the next intersection with the Racer Hollow Trail. If you want to shorten you hike take this trail to the left. I continued on the Tuscarora Trail and began climbing up hill. Once on the ridge continue until 2 rock cairns indicate a path on the right to White Rock overlook.
Heading down to the overlook there is a nice campsite just before the overlook. The views are great here, so do not miss it. Then it is back up the Tuscarora Trail, there is a campsite at the intersection here as well.
You are back on the Tuscarora Trail until the pink blazed Old Mail Path splits on the left. Follow the pink blazes until the junction with the Racer Hollow Trail. I found finding the Old Mail Path a little confusing from here; you want to go to the far end of the small field directly in front of you to continue on the Old Mail Path.
I winded though some new growth hardwood forest and a couple of pine stands before crossing a bridge/plank over Waites Run. Finally reaching the home stretch, turn left on the yellow blazed Wilson Cove Trail forestry road. Follow around a closed gate and continue downhill to a large parking area on the right. Continue over a bridge and up the road to your vehicle.
Route: Forest Road (orange) Forest Road (pink) German Wilson Trail (pink) Halfmoon lookout trail to summit and back (white) Halfmoon Trail (stay left towards Tuscarora Trail) Tuscarora Trail (blue) Mill Mountain Trail out and back (orange) Tuscarora Trail (blue) Sugar Knob out and back (herd path) Tuscarora Trail (blue) White Rocks overlook out and back (white) Tuscarora Trail (blue) Old Mail Trail (pink) Wilson Cove Trail (yellow) Waites Run Road walk
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Mill Mountain Loop Stats:
Distance: 16.5 miles
Elevation: 3,349 feet total
Max Slope: 38.3%
Average Slope: 7.1%
Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
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SOME DREAM, SOME DO, FEW DO BOTH
Outro - Corncob by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
George Washington National Forest
Fall 2013
Ridge top riding in George Washington National Forest
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Fall Colors and the George Washington National Forest
Fall Colors over the Lee Ranger District, George Washington National Forest. Flight was on the morning of Monday, October 27, 2014.
Pilot: Donavan W. Albert
Aircraft: PiperSport N2259X
[Timelapse] Tibbet Knob - George Washington National Forest, VA/WV
Timelapse from the summit of Tibbet Knob looking North into Trout Valley. Taken with a GoPro Hero HD2 in timelapse mode with a .5 second interval.
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