Vista; 3 miles; moderate; map

A great local hike adjacent to the Shenandoah National Park. Take Goose Pond Road up the mountain and park in the circle on the left just before the fire road gate.  The trail is on the right side of the fire road about 100 feet beyond the gate. The first 1 mile is uphill then levels out briefly before heading back down hill and returning via the fire road.  The trail is a loop trail and passes a cool old spring structure on the way up.  At the top, there is a cliff with beautiful views of the Stanardsville area.