Grafton Area
Masontown, West Virginia
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39°25'7.9"N 79°53'26.2"W Maps | Directions |
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THE web site for beautiful, natural places for a cool dip or hot soak.
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- 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 Masontown, West Virginia
- Head west on Depot Way toward Martin Ave (285 ft)
- Turn right onto Martin Ave (233 ft)
- Turn right onto Midway Ave (318 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto WV-7 E/Main StContinue to follow WV-7 E(3.1 mi)
- Slight right onto WV-92 S/S Robert Stone WayContinue to follow WV-92 S(2.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Gladesville Rd (3.3 mi)
- Continue straight onto Fairview Rd (2.4 mi)
- Continue onto Hall Rd (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto Co Rte 28 (1.3 mi)
- Continue onto Independence VictoriaDestination will be on the right(0.3 mi)
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