Mule Hollow
Elkins, West Virginia
Address: | Volga, WV 26238, USA |
GPS: |
38°47'58.6"N 79°45'4.3"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Virginia |
Trails/Routes: | 1.2 mi |
State Park
Swim
Mule Hollow is a more private swimming hole just outside of Bemis. The swimming hole itself is located in Shaver's Fork river, and is a deep pool with little current from the river felt as you swim in it. There are large, flat rocks surrounding the pool that are perfect to get some sun on or place your personal items. To get to Mule Hollow, you have to walk along some train tracks. These tracks may have nails, or other sharp objects poking out or around it so wear sturdy shoes to prevent injury. You will walk on these tracks for about a mile. Because this area is a little more obscure and difficult to get to, it doesn't get as many visitors which makes it the perfect place for you to go if you don't enjoy lots of shouting and just want to enjoy the nature around you. A large rock hangs over the pool that you can swim underneath to get some cover from the warm sun. This area is best during the summer time, specifically in July. The water is refreshing and warm from the sun rays. Make sure to bring sunscreen and water with you!
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From Elkins, West Virginia
- Head north on Henry Ave toward Randolph Ave/
Seneca Trail (72 ft) - Turn right onto Randolph Ave/
Seneca Trail Pass by Hardee's (on the left in 0.4 mi)(0.7 mi) - Turn left onto US-33 E (12.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Glady Road (9.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Bemis Rd (2.1 mi)
- Turn leftRestricted usage road(0.4 mi)
To get to Mule Hollow, go to the train tracks in Bemis and walk south along the railroad tracks (there is no trail to here) for about 1 mile (25-30 minutes). Watch out for the excursion trains several times a day - be careful. (The excursion trains DO NOT stop at Mule Hollow - you have to walk.) Follow the tracks, which will begin to follow the river closely after a while, until you reach an almost hidden, steep little trail on the left with a small tree stump at the top (the trail is pretty steep so you might want to bring a rope) and you're there.Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
Darrel Bickel
10/22/22 1:43 pmTrails
Distance ?
1.2 milesElevation Gain ?
62 feetReal Ascent ?
96 feetReal Descent ?
34 feetAvg Grade (1°)
1%Grade (-33° to 4°)
-66% to 6%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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