The Big Schloss
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The Big Schloss
The Big Schloss is a single clockwise loop trail run of 33.3 miles in the George Washington National Forest on the West Virginia side of the Virginia border, located south of Wardensville, West Virginia and west of Woodstock, Virginia. The route circles the Trout Run Valley and combines single-track trails with sections of dirt road, with a total ascent and descent of 6,150 feet.
The course includes a prominent ascent of Big Schloss about two thirds of the way through the loop, offering panoramic 360° views of surrounding ridges and valleys. There are three staffed aid stations located partway around the course at Bucktail Trail Head, Stony Creek Trail Head, and Wolf Gap. A GPX file, turn sheet, pocket reference, and several maps are provided for navigation.
The run finishes at Picnic Pavilion A in the Trout Pond Recreation Area. Food such as brats, burgers, and vegan options are provided after the run and Trout Pond campground is adjacent to the recreation area. The event has a tradition of camping and socializing after the finish.
Entry for this edition is closed. The organizing club states that no medical personnel or medical supplies are provided along the course and that participants are responsible for their own health and safety in this remote terrain. Volunteers are solicited for race day roles and trail work. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
