West Virginia · Hiking · Near Front Royal

German Wilson

1.4 mi
round trip
441 ft
climb
2,088 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is German Wilson open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name German Wilson, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

German Wilson is an easy hike of about 1.4 miles in the Lee Ranger District of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in West Virginia. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and is an out-and-back route with a total climb of about 440 feet, so the one-way gain is roughly 295 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.5 miles in, with a grade of about 21 percent. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 72°F in May to about 76°F in September, with July the warmest month at about 84°F. The Bucktail Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the German Wilson Trail for mountain biking is about 0.3 mile off. The Cacapon River, about 4.5 miles away, offers paddling, and Wolf Gap campground is about 7 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Mill Mountain Shelter

    Campground

    Campground · 3.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Mack's Bingo

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 4 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rainsNyttend, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

    Strasburg Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 14 mi

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Nyttend, Public domain (commons)

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