Sandstone Falls
Shady Spring, West Virginia
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37°45'29.9"N 80°54'7.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Virginia |
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More Information
- 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 Shady Spring, West Virginia
- Head northwest on Ritter Dr toward Ritter Dr (0.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Co Rte 19/40 (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Ritter Dr (0.9 mi)
- Turn left onto WV-3 E/Hinton RdContinue to follow WV-3 E(14.5 mi)
- Turn left onto WV-20 N (0.6 mi)
- Continue straight onto New River Rd (6.5 mi)
- Continue onto New River Rd (1.8 mi)
- Turn right (463 ft)
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