Anvil Rock
Alderson, West Virginia
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37°43'44.0"N 80°35'48.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Virginia |
Swim
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Alderson, West Virginia
- Head southeast on E Riverview Ave toward Johnson St (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto WV-63 EDestination will be on the right(2.6 mi)
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