688) Hike Distance/Rating/Elevation - 8.5 miles/Moderately Strenuous/1300 feet Disclaimer #1 - This is going to be a work hike going up to the summit of Elliot's Knob from Rt. Help keep our trails and parks open during COVID-19 by committing to social distancing. We were under the impression this was a mix of fire road and single track. Some trails or park services may be closed this weekend so check with local authorities before heading out. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Take a right onto the access road and start climbing this very steep hill. It went from enjoyable to regrettable real quick. Elliot knob is a longer day hike, but more than doable in a day for a adult or child of average fitness. This is the Falls Hollow Trail (Yellow Blaze/Diamonds). Follow this spur trail to an access road. I felt like my legs were going to die and I don't feel like I am in that bad of shape. There's an old watch tower that you can climb up in and really get a breathtaking 360 degree panoramic view. Turn off your ad blocker to see a map of this trail, George Washington North River Gorge Trail, Staunton Reservoir to Hanley Mountain Road and North River Gorge, North River Gorge and WIld Oak Loop from Staunton Rd FR95B, Stribling Springs, Bear Draft, and Hankey Mountains Trails Loop. I've done that one more than once. But we had gotten this far. The summit offer views down the valley. Awesome hikes To The West ELLIOT KNOB If you’re up to chasin’ waterfalls, Elliot Knob is a great place to start. - Waterfalls

Information. Cars were passing us at 60 miles an hour plus! You will be close to the top when you come close to some telecommunications structures. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Look for a small spur trail turning off left from the access road to reach the summit. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Starting Point - Elliot's Knob Trail Head (Rt.
We climbed up and checked it out and ate our lunch while admiring the beautiful view from 4,463 feet. (And at least the other hikers we saw were dying just as much as we were lol.). And the last two miles were route 42. This route is misleading.

One group I found is a group of 20-something year old hikers in the Richmond area and I decided to join. lots of switchbacks...the views were not worth it, in my opinion. The fire tower on top of Elliott's Knob You can hike to the top of Elliott's Knob from four different directions. The first mile or so is an old logging road with some cute little meadows and you seem to get your hopes up that this is going to be a great Hike.
(c) Copyright 2007-2020 TrailHeadFinder.Com All Rights Reserved. 688)Hike Distance/Rating/Elevation - 8.5 miles/Moderately Strenuous/1300 feet There's also a campsite at the very top in the middle of a clearing (in front of the tower) so there's lots of room for tents. going up that road was The NeverEnding hell but the view from the top was heavenly the cloud coverage after an early-morning storm stayed all day the clouds that come and go over the top was amazing "cloud city". We did this in early May which had its pros and cons. But the views once you get to the top are phenomenal! To wrap this up, I wouldn't have done it if I had known how much I was going to die from that fire road. The last 6-7 miles were a mix of gravel road (which was fine) but the last three were on a road road. One group I found is a group of 20-something year old hikers in the Richmond area and I decided to join.