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Dispersed

Flagpole Knob

George Washington National Forest · Dayton, VA

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This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.

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  • Address:Dayton, VA
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About

Forest Road 85 goes to the top of the Alleghany Mountains after crossing the border between Virginia and West Virginia. The high elevation access route brings the wildlife watcher into habitats that are not encountered elsewhere on the North River loop of the Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail.

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Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

In this park

Trails at George Washington National Forest

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Morris Hill

Virginia

0.3 mi

Stephens

Virginia

0.7 mi7 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Sandy Ridge

West Virginia

2.3 mi361 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Knoll Wayside

Virginia

0.4 mi30 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Rhododendron

Virginia

0.1 mi

Shaws Fork

Virginia

0.4 mi105 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Flagpole Knob

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Flagpole Knob via Forest Service Road 85

Flagpole Knob via Forest Service Road 85

Virginia

7.9 mi1,706 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Big Hollow

Big Hollow

Virginia

2.6 mi
Trail
Hone Quarry Waterfall

Hone Quarry Waterfall

Virginia

4.7 mi945 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Blueberry

Blueberry

Virginia

2.3 mi
Trail
Hone Quarry Loop Trail

Hone Quarry Loop Trail

Virginia

5.4 mi1,677 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Oak Knob Loop

Oak Knob Loop

Virginia

8.0 mi2,920 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

Hunt context

Hunting unit around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the West Virginia hunting page

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