Brando's Bunkhouse Sightseeing Guide
Sightseeing, Hiking, & Adventures
The George Washington National Forest (GWNF) is located across the river in front of our house and features lots of hiking trails, including the Half Moon Mountain Hike. GWNF also includes the Wolf Gap Recreation Area and the Big Schloss Hike.
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George Washington National Forest
The George Washington National Forest (GWNF) is located across the river in front of our house and features lots of hiking trails, including the Half Moon Mountain Hike. GWNF also includes the Wolf Gap Recreation Area and the Big Schloss Hike.
An easy hike around a lake with a sandy beach area for swimming. Great for families!
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Trout Pond Recreation Area
814 Trout Pond Campground RdAn easy hike around a lake with a sandy beach area for swimming. Great for families!
Cranny Crow Overlook, Lost River SP, WV
Located in Lost River State Park with fantastic views
A 6-mile long wooded gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River. The perfect spot to tube, rent kayaks or canoes from Cavella’s Trough Outfitters and spend an afternoon on the water.
The Trough
A 6-mile long wooded gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River. The perfect spot to tube, rent kayaks or canoes from Cavella’s Trough Outfitters and spend an afternoon on the water.
Great hike with scenic views
https://www.hikingupward.com/gwnf/halfmoonmountain/
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/west-virginia/halfmoon-mountain
Halfmoon Mountain
Great hike with scenic views
https://www.hikingupward.com/gwnf/halfmoonmountain/
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/west-virginia/halfmoon-mountain
Trails, camp sites, and views
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/virginia/wolf-gap-recreation-area
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Wolf Gap Recreation Area
Trails, camp sites, and views
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/virginia/wolf-gap-recreation-area
For tubing, canoe, and boat rentals, we recommend the Cavella’s Trough Outfitters (formerly, Trough General Store), located approximately 30 minutes from Brando’s Bunkhouse. Guests are also welcome to paddle canoes in Lost River during their stay.
https://www.wvcanoerentals.com/
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Trough General Store
South Branch River RoadFor tubing, canoe, and boat rentals, we recommend the Cavella’s Trough Outfitters (formerly, Trough General Store), located approximately 30 minutes from Brando’s Bunkhouse. Guests are also welcome to paddle canoes in Lost River during their stay.
https://www.wvcanoerentals.com/
Lost River Trading Post has antiques, coffee, breakfast eats, and a small grocery section with beer and wine
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Antiques Etc
295 E Main StLost River Trading Post has antiques, coffee, breakfast eats, and a small grocery section with beer and wine
Beautiful and historic scenic train rides in the heart of the West Virginia Potomac Highlands
https://potomaceagle.com/
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Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
149 Eagle DrBeautiful and historic scenic train rides in the heart of the West Virginia Potomac Highlands
https://potomaceagle.com/
Amazing views and a fun hike of about 4.5 miles
https://www.hikingupward.com/gwnf/bigschloss/
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/west-virginia/big-schloss-via-wolf-gap-trail
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Big Schloss Bridge
Big Schloss Spur TrailAmazing views and a fun hike of about 4.5 miles
https://www.hikingupward.com/gwnf/bigschloss/
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/west-virginia/big-schloss-via-wolf-gap-trail
Tibbet Knob is the sister hike to Big Schloss. Starting from the same parking location at the Wolf Gap Campground the hike heads in the opposite direction along the Tibbet Knob Trail. Although shorter, this hike is not as family friendly because of two short, steep scrambles to the main Tibbet Knob summit.
https://www.hikingupward.com/gwnf/TibbetKnob/
Tibbet Knob
Tibbet Knob is the sister hike to Big Schloss. Starting from the same parking location at the Wolf Gap Campground the hike heads in the opposite direction along the Tibbet Knob Trail. Although shorter, this hike is not as family friendly because of two short, steep scrambles to the main Tibbet Knob summit.
https://www.hikingupward.com/gwnf/TibbetKnob/
Lost River Craft Co-Op
8937 WV-259Valley Vintage & Variety
City/town information
If coming from DC, Wardensville is the first town that you drive through upon entering West Virginia. We recommend checking out the Farmer’s Market, as well as the Trading Post for coffee and antiques. The town also has lots of trails throughout the area.
https://wvtourism.com/wardensville/
https://www.lostrivertradingpost.com/
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Wardensville
If coming from DC, Wardensville is the first town that you drive through upon entering West Virginia. We recommend checking out the Farmer’s Market, as well as the Trading Post for coffee and antiques. The town also has lots of trails throughout the area.
https://wvtourism.com/wardensville/
https://www.lostrivertradingpost.com/
Located about 25 minutes south of us, and features a few of our favorite local eateries:
• Lost River Guest House Restaurant – A nice restaurant for finer dining
• Lost River Grille – A more casual bar and grill for inexpensive eats
• Lost River Farmers Market – 1089 Mill Gap Rd, Lost River, WV 26810 Saturdays 10-6
There are also plenty of hiking trails.
https://www.findyourchesapeake.com/trip-ideas/article/almost-heaven-lost-river-west-virginia
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Lost River
Located about 25 minutes south of us, and features a few of our favorite local eateries:
• Lost River Guest House Restaurant – A nice restaurant for finer dining
• Lost River Grille – A more casual bar and grill for inexpensive eats
• Lost River Farmers Market – 1089 Mill Gap Rd, Lost River, WV 26810 Saturdays 10-6
There are also plenty of hiking trails.
https://www.findyourchesapeake.com/trip-ideas/article/almost-heaven-lost-river-west-virginia
Baker
Mathias' sister town, Baker has scenery, a Dollar General, gas station, and a post office.
Mathias
Baker's sister town, Mathias has hikes and outdoor beauty.
About an hour away and Davis' sister town, Thomas has boutiques, shops, and eateries.
https://canaanvalley.org/see-do/shopping/thomas/
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Thomas
About an hour away and Davis' sister town, Thomas has boutiques, shops, and eateries.
https://canaanvalley.org/see-do/shopping/thomas/
About an hour away and Thomas' sister town, Davis is thriving scene of local businesses, artisans, eateries, and breweries. It is a hub for skiers, hikers, bikers, hunters, art lovers, and beer lovers.
https://daviswv.us/about_davis/
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Davis
About an hour away and Thomas' sister town, Davis is thriving scene of local businesses, artisans, eateries, and breweries. It is a hub for skiers, hikers, bikers, hunters, art lovers, and beer lovers.
https://daviswv.us/about_davis/
Moorefield is south of us, about 20 minutes away and closest "larger" town. It has a Wal-Mart, grocery store, movie theater, and restaurants.
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Moorefield
Moorefield is south of us, about 20 minutes away and closest "larger" town. It has a Wal-Mart, grocery store, movie theater, and restaurants.
Fishing
Waites Run
https://switchfisher.com/trout-content/northern_west_virginia/trout-hike-waites-run-wv/
Trout Run
Located at Trout Pond Recreation Area
Warden Lake
https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/locations/lowland-lakes/warden-lake
Kimsey Run
https://www.avenzamaps.com/maps/825746/kimsey-run-lake-fishing-guide-large
Skiing & Sledding
Located about an hour away for some super fun skiing and sledding!
https://wvstateparks.com/things-to-do/blackwater-falls-sled-run/
Blackwater Falls State Park Cross Country Ski Center and Sled Run
Located about an hour away for some super fun skiing and sledding!
https://wvstateparks.com/things-to-do/blackwater-falls-sled-run/
Food Scene
Mack’s Bingo Kitchen is an approachable American restaurant that utilizes seasonal ingredients from our organic farm and other nearby farms and purveyors. Mack’s Bingo Kitchen provides a well-rounded hospitality experience for local youth to complement the opportunities offered in our farm, market, bakery, and glass studio living classrooms. It also provides a casual, approachable, yet exceptional experience for the community through food, drink, and hospitality.
The kitchen serves dinner:
Thursdays: 5PM – 9PM
Fridays & Saturdays: 5PM – 10PM
Sundays: 5PM – 9PM
Mack's Bingo Kitchen
Mack’s Bingo Kitchen is an approachable American restaurant that utilizes seasonal ingredients from our organic farm and other nearby farms and purveyors. Mack’s Bingo Kitchen provides a well-rounded hospitality experience for local youth to complement the opportunities offered in our farm, market, bakery, and glass studio living classrooms. It also provides a casual, approachable, yet exceptional experience for the community through food, drink, and hospitality.
The kitchen serves dinner:
Thursdays: 5PM – 9PM
Fridays & Saturdays: 5PM – 10PM
Sundays: 5PM – 9PM
A nicer, "fancier" restaurant located in Lost River, WV.
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Guesthouse Lost River
288 Settlers Valley WayA nicer, "fancier" restaurant located in Lost River, WV.
A casual restaurant with karaoke on certain nights and an eclectic crowd
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The Lost River Grill, Motel and B&B LLC
8079 WV-259A casual restaurant with karaoke on certain nights and an eclectic crowd
The Lost River Trading Post is a great cafe with small bites, good coffee, and wine that also has a great antique selection and outdoor seating.
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Antiques Etc
295 E Main StThe Lost River Trading Post is a great cafe with small bites, good coffee, and wine that also has a great antique selection and outdoor seating.
Freshly baked goods, an area to buy treats, and a great outdoor, rustic eating area.
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Wardensville Garden Market
28813 WV-55Freshly baked goods, an area to buy treats, and a great outdoor, rustic eating area.
Drifters Cafe
Cute café with breakfast, lunch, and coffee
Marinas Pizza
229 W Main StGood food (pizza!) at good prices