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    Hi - Looking to do a day hike and was wondering if anyone can tell me about the trail head parking at the 4H near Front Royal. Decent spot to start or end a hike? Enough parking?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JLorenzo77 View Post
    Hi - Looking to do a day hike and was wondering if anyone can tell me about the trail head parking at the 4H near Front Royal. Decent spot to start or end a hike? Enough parking?

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    Yes. I wouldnt call it a real trailhead. But its 100 ft from AT on little trail and they allow people to park there. Your supposed to leave info on form in window. Always nice to let thieves know how long youll be gone........but its safe as anywhere. Across rd from a swimming pool.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MuddyWaters View Post
    Yes. I wouldnt call it a real trailhead. But its 100 ft from AT on little trail and they allow people to park there. Your supposed to leave info on form in window. Always nice to let thieves know how long youll be gone........but its safe as anywhere. Across rd from a swimming pool.
    Ha! Good point. Thanks for the info.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JLorenzo77 View Post
    Hi - Looking to do a day hike and was wondering if anyone can tell me about the trail head parking at the 4H near Front Royal. Decent spot to start or end a hike? Enough parking?
    There's a small gravel trailhead lot on US 522 right where the trail comes in from the south. Should be fine if you're just out for a day hike. I wouldn't leave a vehicle there overnight though.
    It's all good in the woods.

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    We’ve used the 4H, no problems

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