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, WV and west of Woodstock, VA. The course includes approximately 6,150 feet of total ascent and descent and combines single-track trails with some dirt roads.
The route circles the Trout Run Valley, beginning and ending at Trout Pond, Picnic Pavilion A. The climb up Big Schloss occurs roughly two thirds into the loop and offers panoramic 360° views of surrounding ridges and valleys. There are three staffed aid stations along the course: Bucktail Trail Head (8.1 mi), Stony Creek Trail Head (18.8 mi), and Wolf Gap (24.7 mi). Intermediate cutoffs are used at the aid stations.
Entry opens on August 10, 2027 and entry is limited to 60 runners; a waitlist will be developed if the field fills. A GPX file, turnsheet, pocket reference, and maps are available for the route. In the event tradition of this club series, runners are asked to contribute a food or drink item to the common aid; runners receive details by email before the event.
The club does not provide medical staff or medical supplies along the course. Participants are responsible for their own health and safety and for arranging emergency care if needed. Trout Pond campground is adjacent to the start/finish area and commonly fills for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
