Hornet

Total Miles
2.7

Elevation

488.88 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Hornet
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Trail Overview

Hornet descends out the back forest of George Washington National Forest to Hawk Campground. Many dispersed campsites can also be found past the Hawk Recreation and Picnic area. The road down is mostly gravel with many washouts of clay and mud exposing ruts and rocks. This is a scenic and secluded area of George Washington National Forest with many hiking, biking, horseback riding, and hunting opportunities. When dry, the road can be traversed in 2WD, but if storms are in the forecast, 4WD is recommended to climb out.

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Hornet
Hornet

Difficulty

The road down is mostly gravel with many washouts of clay and mud exposing ruts and rocks. Access to this area is closed in February, March and April.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

C.b. Stevens
Jul 28, 2024
2020 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Normal
Very well-groomed gravel road that starts at the Hawk Campground entrance and ends in the middle of the forest. Some minor erosion, but you could easily do this trail in a sedan - definitely no high clearance necessary, and you don’t really need 4x4 … maybe if it’s reeeeeeally wet or snowy … maybe. Several dispersed campsites along the route, and the trail ends with a turnaround loop and a picnic table. Look for the Christmas Tree…
Andy Thomas
May 03, 2024
2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Open
you access hornet via hawk trail. hornet rides the ridge to the west and goes right by hawk campground. the roads are maintained gravel with a few potholes. after the campground there are a few dispersed campsites along the ridge. the route dead ends at a turn around and a nice dispersed campsite.
Alvin Aaron
Jan 06, 2024
2020 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Snow/Ice
Trail was easy, campsite is very nicely tucked away. Fun drive in the snow, better with a wingman but felt it was safe enough.
Steven Rodriguez
Jul 04, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal

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