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Big Schloss Cutoff Trail
DifficultOut and Back
George Washington National Forest/Virginia

Big Schloss Cutoff Trail

Star Tannery, Virginia

3.3 mi

Distance

1,161 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 41m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
The parking area is on the south side of Forest Road 92. The trail goes up the southeast slope of Great North Mountain to reach the Mill Mountain trail. You can go to Big Schloss from the south.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

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