Union Springs

4/5 (6 reviews)
Just outside the sleepy town of Union Springs lies the main thoroughfare up to the famous and well-traveled Flagpole Knob. This trail will meander through the lush vegetation of the George Washington National Forest before you approach the first switchback. What starts as a leisurely Sunday drive ... Read More
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Highlights of Union Springs

Forest Category Icon Forest
Mud Category Icon Mud
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Highest Elevation
3911 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
225
Nearest Town
Union Springs
Nearest Services
Harrisonburg
Management Agency
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
District
North River Ranger District

Overview

Just outside the sleepy town of Union Springs lies the main thoroughfare up to the famous and well-traveled Flagpole Knob. This trail will meander through the lush vegetation of the George Washington National Forest before you approach the first switchback. What starts as a leisurely Sunday drive will become a steep, unforgiving climb up to a ridge where you feel like you are on top of the world. Like most of the trails in this area, the foliage will put on quite the show in the Autumn months. If you are looking for an alternate route up to Flagpole Knob, this trail is a great option, but you will have to contend with Stone Camp to connect the two trails.

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11 Waypoints
35 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
1 Video
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