George Washington National Forest Native/Guide

[Willy G]

Hi all, New member here.

Im from The Reddish Knob Area, If anyone wants some info on the Trails or Where to go. Just shoot me a PM or Post up here.

If I'm not out of state, Im normally cruising back through the area!!

 

[Greyhome]

Hey Willy,

Welcome to OB! I’m just a couple hours east in RVA. I have spend a little time in the GWNF and would love new places to go, fire roads that lead to campsites, etc. Hit me up!


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[Willy G]

Sounds good. We normally Just do a day trip through Union Springs to Flagpole, But I have most of the stuff mapped out too.

 

[TerryD]

Join in on the Virginia meet-up threads. There's a North, East and West thread going. We all randomly take trips up to Flag Pole and Big Levels.

I was just up there at Flag Pole last weekend but a failing cam sensor cut the trip short.

 

[Willy G]

Will do. I'm still working my way though. I own a shop on the north end of town too. We've done a few recovies off the mountain.

 

[DrockinWV]

Hey I live up in Morgantown, WV and currently looking for some good trails in the region! If you have any good places let me know!

 

[Willy G]

I recommend Switzer lake to Flagpole knob as the easier trail out of the bunch. But still a hike from Morgan town.

 

[DrockinWV]

Thanks! I will definitely look into it. It is a drive, but I dont think it would be so bad for a weekend trip. Still would like to find some more stuff here in my area, just unfortunately dont know anyone that has interest in doing this.

 

[tacoclifford]

Was thinking of heading to this area one of these weekends. It’s a drive for me so I’d have to camp out. I was thinking of doing the peters mill run. Any good camping spots in the area?

 

[Nomadik Nova]

Was thinking of heading to this area one of these weekends. It’s a drive for me so I’d have to camp out. I was thinking of doing the peters mill run. Any good camping spots in the area?

Lots of campgrounds in the area! I spent my first day out there last Saturday, we saw 4 or 5 campgrounds nearby.

 

[tacoclifford]

Are there any spots to camp along the trail? Or is it just campgrounds?

You need all sorts of permits to drive on those trails right?

 

[Nomadik Nova]

Are there any spots to camp along the trail? Or is it just campgrounds?

You need all sorts of permits to drive on those trails right?

$5 daily permit, or $30 annual. No camping on trail, I don’t think.

 

[tacoclifford]

Oh okay That’s not bad at all. Thanks for the info! I’ll have to let everyone know when I’m going. Maybe we can get a couple rigs together

 

[Nomadik Nova]

Oh okay That’s not bad at all. Thanks for the info! I’ll have to let everyone know when I’m going. Maybe we can get a couple rigs together

Definitely! I’d love to hit it again and make a weekend of it!

There are a couple more of us in the VA/DC area as well. I went for just a day trip with @sabjku and we had a blast.

 

[tacoclifford]

Sweet. I’ll keep everyone posted!

 

[sabjku]

$5 daily permit, or $30 annual. No camping on trail, I don’t think.

It was a blast! And correct, not any camping directly off of the trail, but there is Little Fort Campground that is right at the north entrance to the network of trails, off of Woodstock Tower Rd.-no water or hook-ups. There is also remote sites within a couple of miles in random spots that are off of a number of forest roads in the area. And then there's Elizabeth Furnace Campground which is back down the mountain, off of Fort Valley Rd., maybe 6-8 miles or so from the trail entrance-great little campground, right along Passage Creek, with facilities.

Should have tagged @theorangekl in this....sorry:)

 

[sabjku]

Oh okay That’s not bad at all. Thanks for the info! I’ll have to let everyone know when I’m going. Maybe we can get a couple rigs together

Absolutely! Keep us in mind!

 

[Americonium]

I'm interested in the Peters Mill run. Does anyone know when the trail closes for winter? Also, where can these $5 permits be purchased? Thank you in advance.

 

[Nomadik Nova]

I'm interested in the Peters Mill run. Does anyone know when the trail closes for winter? Also, where can these $5 permits be purchased? Thank you in advance.

There is a list on the park service website. Basically, all the local gas stations/quick stops.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gwj/passes-permits/?cid=fsbdev3_000477

As for closures.....
"Each year, this OHV Trail System is closed to all motorized use beginning in late January through late March. This closure provides much needed resource protection on the trail during times of freezing and thawing."

 

[Nomadik Nova]

@Americonium let us know if you decide to make a run out to Peter's Mill Run .... I'd love to hit it again. And I'm sure there are a few more in the NOVA/DC area that would tag along.