Trail Overview

This trail is in the beautiful George Washington National Forest trail in Deerfield, Virginia connecting Old Parkersburg Turnpike and Hite Hollow Road. This trail has quite a few camping areas, some able to accommodate multiple vehicles. It is a gravel road the entire way through. There is no water source other than any natural creeks so be sure to bring water. The trail is passable by just about any vehicle. There is also a trailhead entrance to the old Elliott's Knob Fire Tower. You can drive about half a mile up the trailhead (this area is only passable by 4x4) then hike the rest of the way to the tower.

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Difficulty

This trail is passable by all vehicles and has no difficult obstacles. The trailhead to the fire tower is is 4x4 only.

Technical Rating

Vader Tundra

May 02, 2026

2025 Toyota Tundra

Open

Dusty

Very simple gravel driveway with not much to see from your vehicle. Potholes are like landmines in the otherwise smooth ride. Perhaps if you get out and hike you will find something to view. Creeks are dry. Try Hites Hollow or Archer's Run nearby for a more challenging and scenic adventure.

Hart Green

Mar 08, 2025

Open

NormalDustySnow/IceWashboard

One tree down but I was able to clear it with a hand saw.

Jeff Strader

Jan 05, 2025

Open

NormalDusty

Smooth trail