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Post by vdeal on Jun 2, 2015 13:05:21 GMT -5
Not sure if anyone knows but I just read about FS80 in Canaan Valley being repaired. This is an access road to the western side of Dolly Sods near Timberline Ski area. Info can be found here. |
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Post by jnk556 on Jun 4, 2015 11:06:30 GMT -5
never been up that side of the sods, one place I need to check out.
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Post by vdeal on Jun 4, 2015 11:55:30 GMT -5
I'll be up there tomorrow so I'll see how good of a job they did.
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Post by panhandler on Jun 4, 2015 14:56:07 GMT -5
Where is the beginning of this road? Have always heard about it, but never approached the Sods from the west.
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Post by vdeal on Jun 4, 2015 16:37:40 GMT -5
Come in off of Freeland Rd in Canaan Valley by the church. It's the same road that goes to Whitegrass except you keep going past Whitegrass.
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Post by panhandler on Jun 4, 2015 18:35:21 GMT -5
Thanks!
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Post by vdeal on Jun 8, 2015 7:01:53 GMT -5
I was up FS80 this past Friday. The road is in great shape and any vehicle could drive up it to the parking area. You can see where a major washout was repaired. They did a good job. BTW, for those getting a permit for overnight parking please be aware that you can't overnight park at the upper parking area. Overnight parking is a bit farther down the road and will add even more mileage to your hike.
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Post by countryroads on Jun 8, 2015 12:00:38 GMT -5
The first time I tried to go up FS80 was about 8 years ago. I made it 1/4 mile and took the first opportunity to turn my Dodge Neon around. The ruts would have swallowed that little car.
Did go up it to the top parking area for a day hike in 2012. I had heard that the road had a bad washout. Glad it has been repaired.
Anyone know the condition of A-frame road? I want to head out to some of those trails this year too.
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Post by vdeal on Jun 8, 2015 14:12:19 GMT -5
I was on A Frame road as recently as July of last year. It was in fine shape and any car could travel it. I've done most of the trails back in that area.
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