Big Sandy Creek Area - Swimming Hole near Cabins, West Virginia
Cabins,Virginia
39.5967, -79.7447
7.7 miles NW of Cabins, West Virginia
GPS: 39°35'48.1"N 79°44'40.9"W
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State: Virginia

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Several swimming holes frequented by students from the University of West Virginia in Morgantown. CAUTION: DO NOT SWIM IN THESE PLACES AT HIGH FLOWS. YOU MUST CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF OR WE WILL LOOSE THIS PLACE FOR SURE! For details...Courtesy of swimmingholes.org

Bathing suits: Optional

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  3. Dispose of waste properly
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From Cabins, West Virginia

  1. Head south on Corner's Rd (115 ft)
  2. Turn left to stay on Corners Rd (0.1 mi)
  3. Turn left onto WV-28 N/WV-55 E (4.1 mi)
  4. Turn left toward WV-42 N (177 ft)
  5. Turn left onto WV-42 N (25.3 mi)
  6. Turn left onto US-50 W
    Entering Maryland
    (7.4 mi)
  7. Turn right onto MD-560 N (9.0 mi)
  8. Turn right onto Paull St (0.1 mi)
  9. Continue onto Gorman St (269 ft)
  10. Turn left onto MD-135 W (1.4 mi)
  11. Continue onto E Oak St (0.6 mi)
  12. Continue straight onto MD-39 W/E Oak St
    Continue to follow MD-39 W
    Entering West Virginia
    (6.2 mi)
  13. Continue onto WV-7 W (11.7 mi)
  14. Turn right onto St Joe Rd (3.0 mi)
  15. Turn right onto WV-26 N (6.8 mi)
  16. Turn left onto Hudson Rd (4.7 mi)
  17. Slight left onto Bull Run Rd (3.4 mi)
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