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Emerald Pond
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Clark And Gloria
August 23, 2022
8.4 mi moderate hike in George Washington National Forest with beautiful views of the spring-fed pond known as "Emerald Pond". Parking in front of Massanutten Visitor Center. Start on Wildflower Trail --> Massanutten Trail --> Bird Knob Trail. Visit gohikevirginia website for more info.
Kelsey & Adam
October 16, 2021
Hike and Swim! Advanced and Experienced hikers only! Follow directions carefully to find this emerald-hued hidden gem swimming hole! A short drive off Route 11 in New Market, plan to park in front of the Massanutten Visitor Center (permanently closed). Here you’ll find a lot suited for at least 10 cars.You’ll see a picnic table, as well as trailhead signs for the Wildflower Trail and the Discovery Trail. Both are very short trails that lead into the national forest. This hike to Emerald Pond begins with a short walk along the white-blazed Wildflower Trail. This trail sets off just steps from the now-defunct Massanutten Visitor Center. Proceed past signage for the Wildflower Trail along a narrow hiking trail. Interestingly, Stonewall Jackson marched his troops across this mountainous area during the Civil War. At the .3-mile mark, turn right for the orange-blazed Massanutten South Trail. From here, it’s a rather steep climb over the next mile with an elevation gain of 1,000 feet. Along the way, there are two rock scrambles. The more sizeable of the two scrambles appears at the .8-mile mark, while a second, smaller rock scramble is at the 1.2-mile mark. Press on. Your efforts will soon be rewarded. At the 1.3-mile mark, a short spur trail leads to a spectacular west-facing overlook. But wait, there’s more. A much larger overlook area follows this first overlook. There are plenty of flat rocks to take a much-deserved seat on to re-fuel and re-hydrate after the steep ascent. As you proceed, you’ll find the trail narrows. There is more forest and more trees. At the 2.1-mile mark, you’ll reach a wooden trail marker. Stay right for the white-blazed Bird Knob Trail. You will arrive at a clearing at the 3.9-mile mark. Stay left to continue on a barely visible dirt trail. In a few more steps, you will connect with a wide, rocky trail (still Bird Knob Trail). Descend through the forest until you reach an unmarked trail on the left at the 4.2-mile mark. It’s very easy to walk right past this trail since it’s not marked and not at all clear what’s there, but if you were to do so, you’d miss the very best part of this hike. A very short walk up this trail reveals spring-fed Emerald Pond. It’s rather striking and you will want to stare out into the small pond for some time.
Hike and Swim! Advanced and Experienced hikers only! Follow directions carefully to find this emerald-hued hidden gem swimming hole! A short drive off Route 11 in New Market, plan to park in front of the Massanutten Visitor Center (permanently closed). Here you’ll find a lot suited for at least 10…
Missy
July 23, 2020
Great little classic fishing and swimming hole loved by locals! Not a too-far walk off the road (.2 mile took us 10 mins) but there's no sign so rely on GPS. Reached via either a long, windy, gravel scenic drive through the George Washington National Forest, or a shorter, paved road option (which will take you by Catherine's Furnace historic site with marker; see separate entry). From the fork joining these two routes the correct road is marked as Mountain Run. Through the Forest, heading up the mountain, there are a few possible stops to see pretty and usable little waterfalls and swimming or wading spots, and a couple very interesting geological features such as a mountainside of rounded boulders.
Great little classic fishing and swimming hole loved by locals! Not a too-far walk off the road (.2 mile took us 10 mins) but there's no sign so rely on GPS. Reached via either a long, windy, gravel scenic drive through the George Washington National Forest, or a shorter, paved road option (which wi…
Jo
April 14, 2021
From Bird Knob around 8 mile round trip. People camp and swim near the pond
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위치
Stanley, VA