Meadow River East Area
Valley Head, West Virginia
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38°8'5.8"N 80°53'16.5"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 Valley Head, West Virginia
- Head north on US-219 N toward Conley Run Rd/Marple Rd (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto WV-15 W (29.8 mi)
- Turn left onto WV-20 S/Baker StContinue to follow WV-20 S(23.8 mi)
- Continue onto WV-55 W/W Webstrerd Rd (5.6 mi)
- Continue straight onto WV-41 S/W Webstrerd Rd (6.5 mi)
- Turn left onto US-19 S (7.6 mi)
- Turn left onto WV-41 S (285 ft)
- Turn right to stay on WV-41 S (6.4 mi)
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