Sunday, October 9, 2016

Fall Colors Popping on Camp 70 Road: Davis, WV

Just a short note to report that as of 10-6-2016 fall foliage colors were really starting to pop on Camp 70 Road out of Davis. It’s definitely a good road to drive to soak in some fall scenery. 
 At Bridge at end of Camp 70 Rd
Camp 70 road winds for five miles alongside the Blackwater River from the grocery store in Davis until it stops at the northern end of Canaan Valley. There are several trailheads for the Little Canaan Wildlife Management Area (LCWMA) along the road, and at the end of the road trails lead into the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. In addition numerous riverside campsites are strung along the road. Many provide access to the Blackwater River. 
Camp 70 Road
Two new bridges have been built across the Blackwater River for access to the Splash Dam South Trail which runs along the south bank of the river. The bridge near the end of Camp 70 road also connects with these trails in the CVNWR: #15 Canaan Mountain Trail, #16 Hellbender’s Tail Trail, #17 Shady Hollow Trail, and #18 Blackwater River Fishing Access Trail. 
Trailhead for #16
For hikers, mountain bikers, sight seers, and fishermen, Camp 70 road is worth knowing. It’s a vital access road to lands of the LCWMA and CVNRW and the Blackwater River. 
Camp 70 Road



2 comments:

  1. Many thanks for this info! We were in Davis this week and I'm pretty sure I recall a sign for this road but not knowing we didn't take it. I'm adding this to my bucket list.

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  2. You're quite welcome Carletta. Hope you had a good time in Tucker and Pocahontas County.

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