George Washington National Forest
Elizabeth Furnace
A 19th-century iron furnace, explored on two interconnected nature trails
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A 1.2-mile loop combining the Charcoal and Pig Iron interpretive trails near the Elizabeth Furnace picnic area, passing the remains of an 1836 iron furnace and an 1830s cabin. Flat, well-marked, and built for families.
The Climb
817 ftHigh point · 899 ft817 ft · +100 ft gain
What to Expect
- Parking
- Elizabeth Furnace day-use parking area on Fort Valley Road (SR 678), just north of the campground.
- Fees
- No fee required
- Dogs
- Permitted on leash
- Best seasons
- spring, summer, fall
- Water
- No potable water on trail; restrooms and water available at the picnic area
- Cell service
- Generally reliable near the picnic area
- Hazards
- Minimal; flat, well-marked interpretive paths