The Big Schloss
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The Big Schloss
The Big Schloss is a single clockwise loop trail run in the George Washington National Forest on the West Virginia side of the Virginia border, located south of Wardensville WV and west of Woodstock VA. The course covers 33.3 miles with about 6,150 feet of total ascent and descent.
The route follows a mix of single track trails and dirt roads around Trout Run Valley. The ascent of Big Schloss occurs at roughly two thirds of the loop and provides panoramic 360° views of surrounding ridges and valleys. The run starts and finishes at Picnic Pavilion A in the Trout Pond Recreation Area.
There are three aid stations positioned along the course:
- Bucktail Trail Head at 8.1 miles
- Stony Creek Trail Head at 18.8 miles
- Wolf Gap at 24.7 miles
The event provides a GPX course file, turn sheet, pocket reference, and maps for navigation. Entry opens on August 10, 2027 and entry will be limited to 60 runners; a waitlist will be developed if the event fills. In the event tradition, runners are asked to contribute a food or drink item to the common aid.
The organizer states that no medical personnel or medical supplies are provided on course or at aid stations. Runners are responsible for their own health and safety and should expect limited access to emergency medical care in this remote setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
