Contact Info
George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
RR 3, Box 2242
24838 Craig Creek Road
New Castle, VA 24127
RR 3, Box 2242
24838 Craig Creek Road
New Castle, VA 24127
Basics
- Length:
- 9 miles
- Difficulty:
- Easy,
Intermediate,
Difficult
- Time:
- 4 - 5 hours
- Season:
- Year Round
Description
Lower loop offers easy walk through mixed forest, with numerous creek crossings. Side trail leads ½ mile to site of old saw mill. Upper loop rovides more strenuous hike to top of Pine Mountain (elevation 3700’) with good views. Iron Ore Trail (2.4 miles in length) connects upper loop to Roaring Run Furnace. No facilities on Hoop Hole Trail.
Details
Length:
9 miles
Difficulty:
Easy
Intermediate
Difficult
Intermediate
Difficult
Time:
4 - 5 hours
Season:
Year Round
Additional Details:
Ample parking. Trail leaves parking area and descents short distance to large sign, with trail information and distances.
Loop returns via either Hipes Branch or Stony Run, both picturesque mountain streams.
