Potts Valley Rail Trail
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West Virginia · Monroe County

Potts Valley Rail Trail

Gradual rail-grade route through Potts Valley scenery.

Rating
Length
7.0 mi
Difficulty
4
County
Monroe
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About This Trail

Gentle rail-grade trail following the former Norfolk and Western Railway through Potts Valley in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Mountain ridges reaching 4,100 feet frame the corridor, while a brook trout stream parallels the path through pine-hardwood forest. Interpretive signs highlight the valley’s mining history.

Location

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Coordinates: 37.5478, -80.3652
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Getting There

From Union, take SR-3 east for 9 miles to Gap Mills, then turn right onto Zenith Road. After 3.5 miles, turn left onto Waiteville Road. Follow for 5.5 miles across Peters Mountain to CR-17, then continue 4.5 miles to the southwest trailhead.

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