Virginia.. FS85A "Flagpole" Temp closure.

[Hafaday]

Temp road closure from Briery Branch to Dunkle Hollw rd.

This means, Flag pole will be UN-accessible for awhile.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd621130.pdf?fbclid=IwAR31DG_7NQI4Y1wK3jj0-JS4IwDDiLKOzUcxgnyyqsqggAgDvFSYJarxboI

 

[sabjku]

Temp road closure from Briery Branch to Dunkle Hollw rd.

This means, Flag pole will be UN-accessible for awhile.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd621130.pdf?fbclid=IwAR31DG_7NQI4Y1wK3jj0-JS4IwDDiLKOzUcxgnyyqsqggAgDvFSYJarxboI

@Hafaday , thanks for that update! I was looking to get out there in the next few weeks.

 

[Hafaday]

@Hafaday , thanks for that update! I was looking to get out there in the next few weeks.

[emoji1360] Yeah, man. Been wanting to get back up there myself.

 

[Offroadtb]

i went over the weekend. There and meadow knob. Im guessing the rain we got has something to do with this?

 

[Hafaday]

i went over the weekend. There and meadow knob. Im guessing the rain we got has something to do with this?

That, and a possibility of all the rain over the last few months.

 

[Offroadtb]

it wasnt bad, some wet spots here and there. very foggy on friday, made for an awesome run up there in the evening.

 

[Offroadtb]

that sucks its closed, was planning two trips this month....womp womp wooooomp....

 

[Hafaday]

that sucks its closed, was planning two trips this month....womp womp wooooomp....

Hang on now.... You can still run up Union springs. Hit Meadow knob and run back down Dunkle Hollow to Switzer lake, from what I can tell. You just cant access Flag pole.

Edit: I’d call the number in the link to verify first tho.

 

[Offroadtb]

yea we ran rawley pike to skidmore fork, went all the way around and up to flagpole, then back down to meadow. it was a great trip, its a lot more washed out and rutted now. the Small rock garden on the way down is pretty gnarly, used to be tame. Was definitely different than 3 years ago.

 

[Hafaday]

yea we ran rawley pike to skidmore fork, went all the way around and up to flagpole, then back down to meadow. it was a great trip, its a lot more washed out and rutted now. the Small rock garden on the way down is pretty gnarly, used to be tame. Was definitely different than 3 years ago.

Cool.

I bet it was chewed up. With FP side closed. I can see it being even more dug out at the rock garden now. I guess time will tell.

 

[Offroadtb]

Cool.

I bet it was chewed up. With FP side closed. I can see it being even more dug out at the rock garden now. I guess time will tell.

Yeah dude, it was a lot of fun. My friends trailblazer didn’t make it home to Florida. His torque converter bolts became loose and well.... he has been in nc since Sunday afternoon.

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

I’m actually really disappointed about this. That section of 85 was always the easy way in and now they want to make it Prius easy. I don’t see the benefit to GWJNF by increasing traffic.

 

[Hafaday]

I’m actually really disappointed about this. That section of 85 was always the easy way in and now they want to make it Prius easy. I don’t see the benefit to GWJNF by increasing traffic.

Rite.

No telling what improvements they are gonna do.

 

[SniffnKlotz]

i went over the weekend. There and meadow knob. Im guessing the rain we got has something to do with this?

So meadow knob has no access as well???

 

[00xj]

Temp road closure from Briery Branch to Dunkle Hollw rd.

This means, Flag pole will be UN-accessible for awhile.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd621130.pdf?fbclid=IwAR31DG_7NQI4Y1wK3jj0-JS4IwDDiLKOzUcxgnyyqsqggAgDvFSYJarxboI

You could always go in on the 33 side or union springs

 

[John s]

Hang on now.... You can still run up Union springs. Hit Meadow knob and run back down Dunkle Hollow to Switzer lake, from what I can tell. You just cant access Flag pole.

Edit: I’d call the number in the link to verify first tho.

That's the way we went while out there

 

[Offroadtb]

yeah i went down 33. saw no closures. all gates on the trail were open also, so i dunno