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  1. www.hikingupward.com › GWNF › BigSchlossBig Schloss Hike

    Big Schloss is another treasure in the George Washington National Forest. Relatively easy at only 4.4 miles and 700 vertical feet you can enjoy the hike without leaving to early if you come from the DC area. Big Schloss peak named by German immigrants provides a wonderful view of the surrounding valleys.

  2. Big Schloss via Wolf Gap Trail. Explore this 4.3-mile out-and-back trail near Lost City, West Virginia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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    • Lost City, West Virginia, United States
  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Big_SchlossBig Schloss - Wikipedia

    Big Schloss is a peak in the Great North Mountain range of the Ridge and Valley Appalachians, with an elevation of 2,964 feet (903 m). The peak is located in George Washington National Forest on the border of Virginia and West Virginia, though according to Topozone, the actual summit is in Virginia. The trail is part of the Lee Ranger District.

  4. The focus is on Big Schloss--a large rocky outcrop from where you can enjoy 360 degree views of the Great Northern Mountain area. The word "schloss" is German for castle, and that is pretty much what this rocky outcropping looks like. For either hike, take route 42 from Woodstock, and take SR 675, Wolf Gap Road.

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  6. Description. This is your chance to visit Big Schloss by doing a short version of the hike. This is an out-and-back hike with over 1,500 feet of elevation gain. Start on the Big Schloss Cutoff trail then take the Mill Mountain Trail to the Big Schloss trail to the peak.

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    • Woodstock, Virginia, United States
  7. Overview. This is a great hike from Wolf Gap Recreation Area to the top of Big Schloss. Big Schloss is the sister trail to Tibbet Knob and offers a 270-degree view of its mountainous and beautiful surroundings.

  8. Jun 4, 2018 · 79. 2.9K views 5 years ago. This week's video shows our most recent day hike up to Big Schloss located in George Washington National Forest - Columbia Furnace, Virginia. "Schloss" is German for...

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