Big Schloss: A 12-Mile Hike You Can Do

Located on a mountain crest along the VA/WV border, the dramatic Big Schloss outcrop offers a scenic panorama of the surrounding area. For hikers used to the 7- or 8-mile hikes that Adventuring often hosts, this 12-mile circuit with 2,300 feet of elevation gain is a comfortable step up. Much of the uphill parts are gradual and the final steep climb to the top is relatively short. The trail for our descent is steep and rocky, a good stretch for hiking poles. We'll meet to form our carpool at 8:15 a.m. at the Kiss & Ride lot of the East Falls Church Metro Station at North Sycamore and 19th Streets, to your right as you leave the station's only exit. We plan to leave at 8:30 a.m. sharp. Bring plenty of beverages, lunch, sturdy hiking boots, bug spray, and the $5 Adventuring fee, plus $20 to reimburse your carpool driver if you're a passenger. We’ll make stop at the Sheetz in Haymarket on our way to the trailhead. There some nearby options for an optional dinner afterwards. NEW! Please [click here](https://adventuringlgbtq.com/Adventuring_Release_Form.pdf) to review our release form. When you RSVP to an event, you affirm that you have read and agree to the terms of the release.