Watoga Jesse's Cove Trail

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West Virginia · Pocahontas County

Watoga Jesse's Cove Trail

River-to-ridge climb with cabin and forest scenery.

Rating

Length

2.5 mi

Difficulty

7

County

Pocahontas

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About This Trail

Ascending over 1,000 feet from the Greenbrier River along Rock Run to Workman Ridge, passing the preserved Jarvis/Workman pioneer cabin. Crystal-clear pools and cascading water mark the rugged climb through Jesse’s Cove, once a logging railroad corridor in the early 1900s.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.1067, -80.1812

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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead in watoga state park. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

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