Union Springs Rd to Flagpole Knob, VA

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ต.ค. 2023
  • It's been a while since I've been able to do a proper trip after the newborn arrived this summer, but I finally got out with my buddies Steve and Tyler to explore the middle of George Washington National Forest and see a few different knobs and run the Union Springs Rd trail up to Flag Pole Knob. What a fun trail and it was a blast watching the Trailhawk go up it!
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    03:42 - Briery Branch Rd
    05:28 - FR85-5
    07:18 - Reddish Knob
    10:13 - FR85-5
    13:51 - Camp
    17:40 - Union Springs Rd (Lower FR)
    20:21 - Union Springs Rd (Upper Trail)
    39:06 - Meadow Knob
    45:09 - Flagpole Knob
    46:58 - Seneca Rocks
    47:56 - Canaan Loop Road
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  • @bertadams761
    @bertadams761 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That drone shot at about 55:20 … it was breathtaking. Thank you for sharing your experience. Great video!

    • @DarksideOffRoad
      @DarksideOffRoad  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You should see the drone shots I got on my latest Union Springs video this year! So many great views in that area. 😍

  • @Papershields001
    @Papershields001 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh man I can’t wait to get my bronco out there. It loves rock crawls like this.

    • @DarksideOffRoad
      @DarksideOffRoad  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s an amazing area. I’d love to see a Bronco on it!

  • @Kam_jlru
    @Kam_jlru 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video- was just there at the end of July. Actually stayed in that same camp site right after reddish knob! Was a great site

    • @DarksideOffRoad
      @DarksideOffRoad  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      THat's awesome. Looked like a great site!

  • @_ROADRANGER
    @_ROADRANGER 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Trailhawk needs some Rock sliders off-road bumper

  • @leftoverporkchop9972
    @leftoverporkchop9972 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, thanks for sharing. Love the union springs flagpole knob trails. Took my KL from Switzer lake to flagpole knob and then back down 85a. it's not a trailhawk so didn't press it. Good to see the trailhawk battling the couple little rock segments on Union Springs trail. Those little buggers are more capable than people give them credit for. Then i took the tj next trip and did union springs as well as the lake side trails.

    • @DarksideOffRoad
      @DarksideOffRoad  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So much fun down there. We didn't have time to go down to Switzer Lake like we planned, had to high tail it to Canaan to make camp before dark. Next time though!

  • @colinarner790
    @colinarner790 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love Union springs, excited for them to reopen flagpole knob. Doing both is a nice loop

    • @colinarner790
      @colinarner790 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gotta show you how taco handles that

  • @theycallmejim9643
    @theycallmejim9643 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We did union springs last weekend! Ended up snapping an axle and shearing the splines on one of the rear hubs in my WK2 on 34’s

  • @jasonevoy8348
    @jasonevoy8348 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The small spot you pulled into for one, stayed there in June when we ran that trail. It’s a great trail

    • @DarksideOffRoad
      @DarksideOffRoad  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Looked like a decent spot for sure!

  • @grandeoverland6787
    @grandeoverland6787 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really like seeing different terrain that over in here in Colorado. Seems like a beautiful place to do some wheeling. Keep up the good work.

    • @DarksideOffRoad
      @DarksideOffRoad  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks! I’m continuing to stockpile knowledge of these east coast gems bit by bit 🙂

  • @boblavoie335i
    @boblavoie335i 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just did Union Springs to Flagpole Knob this past weekend. Planned to come down to Switzer lake but that road was closed. Great video.

    • @DarksideOffRoad
      @DarksideOffRoad  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice! We were planning on taking the road down to Switzer when we were there. Didn’t see any signs at that time in August. We were outta time tho and had to get off the mountain 😅

  • @creedskimmer
    @creedskimmer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congrats on your newborn sir, and great video

  • @ckear001
    @ckear001 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations on the little one! If you’re ever passing through the capital district, hit me up, know a few trails in the area 🫡

  • @DaddyJeepGarage
    @DaddyJeepGarage 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You babied that Cherokee too much. Let that thing wheel. I'm thinking it is more capable than you guys give it credit for.

    • @DarksideOffRoad
      @DarksideOffRoad  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha Tyler just replaced his sh!tbox TJ with it less than a year ago so he’s still treating it like his daily. Would rather spend cash on a lift soon than repairs 😉

  • @RLK02
    @RLK02 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I wonder if my 85 k5 Blazer will make it🧐

    • @DarksideOffRoad
      @DarksideOffRoad  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s not a terribly difficult trail, a little high clearance makes it easier. I’d say probably 😅

  • @MikeB-68
    @MikeB-68 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My 15 Trailhawk looks exactly like Tylers minus the red Pin Stripe!...Is his stock? If so great to see what its capable of!!!

    • @DarksideOffRoad
      @DarksideOffRoad  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      His is stock still. Just has a set of A/T tires on 🤘

  • @LongBoy.0
    @LongBoy.0 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    yoooooo where is that camp site!?

  • @PhatboyHD88
    @PhatboyHD88 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know Flag pole knob used to be a Jeep badge of honor trail , but i dont think it is anymore , is it ?🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @DarksideOffRoad
      @DarksideOffRoad  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Currently not a BoH. Just a fun trail with great views! Felt a lot like Peter’s Mill Run

    • @leftoverporkchop9972
      @leftoverporkchop9972 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you might be thinking of Peter's Mill Run. Also in GWNF, but closer to Edinboro

  • @user-ws8qp6bg1m
    @user-ws8qp6bg1m 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know where that steak came from, brown paper and a thin sheet on clear plastic