Trout Pond-Great North Mountain Camping - Hiking (FA - C3)

Where: Trout Pond-Great North Mountain Camping - Hiking 

When: 10/15 - 10/18/2026

Category: FA (Further Afield) C3 (5-9 mile hikes, moderately strenuous)

Dogs allowed: No

Participation Limit: 12

Meeting Place and Time: Participants will need to plan on coming directly to the campground. Once they are registered, the hike leader will send messages and updates regarding hikes, potential carpools, and other details. Participants will also be able to post messages to the group.

Registration: To register visit https://www.meetup.com/charlottesville-patc-hiking-and-trail-love

Hike Leader: Howard Davis hsdhiker@gmail.com

Hike Details:An outdoor camping and day hiking opportunity during a beautiful time of the year. Our Day Hikes will be in the Great North Mountain Trail System which include Big Schloss and Half Moon Mountain. We will stay at the USFS Campground located at the Trout Pond Recreation Area near Lost City, WV. This campground has hot showers and a mix of Reserve and First Come Sites. Some have electricity.  You will need to reserve or share a site. To reserve in advance visit recreation.gov 

Visit the George Washington National Forest website to learn more.  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/gwj/recreation/trout-pond-recreation-area

NOTE: This hike is sponsored by the Charlottesville / Southern Shenandoah Potomac Appalachian Trail Club.  ODATC members are welcomed to sign up and join in.

Contact the Hike Leader if you have specific questions that are not covered.

Happy trails!