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Big Schloss via Mill Mountain Trail in Wardensville Wildlife Management Area

Hiking Big Schloss is a memorable journey through a ridge that reveals sweeping views of the Shenandoah Valley and the distant Great North Mountain. The trail weaves through dense hardwoods and rocky terrain, offering intermittent glimpses of the landscape before culminating in a summit with castle-like boulders and a stunning panorama. It's a peaceful, nature-rich experience that leaves you feeling connected to the vast beauty of the George Washington National Forest and Wardensville Wildlife Area. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 4.4 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,024 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 2,858 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,027 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 2,238 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 52 m
  • Moving speed: 2.4 mph
  • Maximum speed: 6.5 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 52 m
  • Global speed: 1.5 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 4.4 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,024 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 2,858 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,027 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 2,238 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 52 m
  • Moving speed: 2.4 mph
  • Maximum speed: 6.5 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 52 m
  • Global speed: 1.5 mph

About this trail

Name: Big Schloss via Mill Mountain Trail in Wardensville Wildlife Management Area trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Wolf Gap Campground, Hardy County, West Virginia, United States (38.92443 -78.68922)

End: Wolf Gap Campground, Hardy County, West Virginia, United States (38.92443 -78.68936)

Coordinates: 38.92443 -78.68936 38.94139 -78.66596

Topography: Hardy County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Big Schloss & Mill Mountain Loop Trail in George Washington National Forest

United States > Virginia > Shenandoah County

Distance: 12.1 mi • Elevation gain: 2,116 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,278 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🧭Orienteering Set - Complete compass and map reading kit
🏔️Mountain Trail Maps - High‑detail maps for popular peaks
👓Polarized Sunglasses - Outdoor sunglasses for glare reduction
💧Water Purification System - Clean water on the trail with reliable purifiers
🔭Compact Binoculars - HD vision for scouting terrain and identifying distant landmarks

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