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1,328 mi 2,138 km of trail — 17 Featured Runs

Gems 1 Gem Easy Trails 108 Trails Intermediate Trails 153 Trails Hard Trails 58 Trails

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Upper Crabtree Falls

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Nellysford, VA

Featured Runs in George Washington National Forest - 17

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Favorite The views keep getting better and better the higher you climb along the Three Ridges Trail.

Three Ridges Loop Trail

13.4 mi 21.6 km • Loop • 3,565 ft Ascent 1086.57 m Ascent

Singletrack Nellysford, VA

( 43 )
Favorite Enjoy phenomenal views from Humpback Rocks.

Humpback Rocks

1.8 mi 2.9 km • Out and Back • 817 ft Ascent 249.16 m Ascent

Singletrack Nellysford, VA

( 33 )
Favorite View of trail looking southwest

Grindstone 100 Trail Race

103.7 mi 166.9 km • Loop • 21,872 ft Ascent 6666.61 m Ascent

Singletrack Staunton, VA

( 4 )
Favorite The meadows offer views of the surrounding mountains

Laurel Run Circuit

9.0 mi 14.4 km • Loop • 1,840 ft Ascent 560.74 m Ascent

Singletrack Basye, VA

( 1 )
Favorite This rock overlook offers great views of the Tye River Valley to the southeast.

Climbing the Priest

9.1 mi 14.6 km • Loop • 3,147 ft Ascent 959.25 m Ascent

Singletrack Nellysford, VA

( 10 )
Favorite Enjoy a great view from Spy Rock.

Spy Rock to Crabtree Falls Shuttle

8.0 mi 12.9 km • Point to Point • 1,550 ft Ascent 472.52 m Ascent

Singletrack Nellysford, VA

( 3 )
Favorite Lake view from the dam

Sherando Recreation Area Loop

3.6 mi 5.9 km • Loop • 981 ft Ascent 298.96 m Ascent

Singletrack Nellysford, VA

( 3 )
Favorite Kennedy Peak View

Kennedy Peak Out-and-Back

5.3 mi 8.6 km • Out and Back • 755 ft Ascent 230.23 m Ascent

Singletrack Luray, VA

( 3 )

Trails in George Washington National Forest - 302

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7.4 mi 11.9 km #1 Torry Ridge Trail
Stuarts Draft, VA
7.4 mi 11.9 km Stuarts Draft, VA
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4.4 mi 7.1 km #2 Tuscarora - Bear Wallow Trail #405.2
Strasburg, VA
4.4 mi 7.1 km Strasburg, VA
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Muddy, Fallen Trees - 4 or 5 large downed trees have crossed parts of the Eastern portion of path (from lot.) Rain has pooled in sections along the top and where flat, but no major washouts besides one of the aforementioned trees.
9 days ago
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4.2 mi 6.8 km #3 Trail #416 - Bird Knob Trail
New Market, VA
4.2 mi 6.8 km New Market, VA
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27.1 mi 43.6 km #4 Wild Oak National Recreation Trail (716)
Bridgewater, VA
27.1 mi 43.6 km Bridgewater, VA
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6.4 mi 10.4 km #5 North Mountain Trail
Moorefield, WV
6.4 mi 10.4 km Moorefield, WV
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2.2 mi 3.5 km #6 Laurel Run Trail
Woodstock, VA
2.2 mi 3.5 km Woodstock, VA
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10.4 mi 16.7 km #7 North Mountain Trail #443
Verona, VA
10.4 mi 16.7 km Verona, VA
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2.3 mi 3.8 km #8 High Knob Trail #1024
Franklin, WV
2.3 mi 3.8 km Franklin, WV
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1.6 mi 2.5 km #9 Stack Rock Trail
Basye, VA
1.6 mi 2.5 km Basye, VA
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4.6 mi 7.5 km #10 Middle Mountain
Clifton Forge, VA
4.6 mi 7.5 km Clifton Forge, VA
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3.8 mi 6.1 km #11 Trimble Mountain Trail
Bridgewater, VA
3.8 mi 6.1 km Bridgewater, VA
Unknown
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5.0 mi 8.0 km #12 Laurel Run Spur Trail #568A
Basye, VA
5.0 mi 8.0 km Basye, VA
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3.5 mi 5.7 km #13 Dowell's Draft Trail
Bridgewater, VA
3.5 mi 5.7 km Bridgewater, VA
Unknown
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0.4 mi 0.7 km #14 Tuscarora Overlook Trail
Clifton Forge, VA
0.4 mi 0.7 km Clifton Forge, VA
Unknown
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10.6 mi 17.1 km #15 Dry Run Trail #471
Covington, VA
10.6 mi 17.1 km Covington, VA
Unknown
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2.8 mi 4.6 km #16 Blue Suck Falls Trail
Clifton Forge, VA
2.8 mi 4.6 km Clifton Forge, VA
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3.2 mi 5.2 km #17 Festival Trail
Dayton, VA
3.2 mi 5.2 km Dayton, VA
Unknown
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4.3 mi 7.0 km #18 Stony Run Trail
Clifton Forge, VA
4.3 mi 7.0 km Clifton Forge, VA
Unknown
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3.7 mi 6.0 km #19 Brushy Ridge Trail
Warm Springs, VA
3.7 mi 6.0 km Warm Springs, VA
Unknown
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1.2 mi 2.0 km #20 Heartbreak Trail (435A)
Dayton, VA
1.2 mi 2.0 km Dayton, VA
Unknown
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Photos of George Washington National Forest - 107

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The views keep getting better and better the higher you climb along the Three Ridges Trail.

#1

The views keep getting better and better the hi…
 4
Nellysford, VA
Soak up the fantastic views from Big Schloss.

#2

Soak up the fantastic views from Big Schloss.
 4
Moorefield, WV
Mountains

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Mountains
 3
Luray, VA
Ah... the Blue Ridge Mountains.

#4

Ah... the Blue Ridge Mountains.
 3
Nellysford, VA
Cold Mountain in December.

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Cold Mountain in December.
 2
Buena Vista, VA
The views from Rocky Row are why you make the climb.

#6

The views from Rocky Row are why you make the c…
 4
Glasgow, VA
Looking toward the James River Face Wilderness Area and the James River.

#7

Looking toward the James River Face Wilderness…
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Glasgow, VA
Kennedy Peak View

#8

Kennedy Peak View
 3
Luray, VA

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