Randolph County Convention & Visitors Bureau

1035 N. Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241

Ofc: 304-636-2780 Fax: 304-636-2780

Toll Free:

800-422-3304

E-Mail: bpritt@randolph countycvb.com

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RCCVB 2007

Board Members:

Gordon Blackley
Cat Cole

Chelley Depp

Julia Elbon

Judy Guye
Jimmy Hammond
Jill Jeffries
Kathleen Lavengood

Dan Noel

Diane Noel

Brenda Pritt

Tom Reagan
Barbara Story
Douglas Tuning

Gary Wileman
Stan Williams

Beverly, West Virginia, 26253

(304)-637-7424

http://www.spturnpike.org

richmt@richmountain.org

This 12.5 mile Backway will take you from Beverly up the mountain to the Rich Mountain Battlefield. Nearly five miles of the route is still gravel, with twists and turns that emphasize the slower pace of 19th century travel. At the top of the mountain you can visit the Battlefield. Further down the western face of the mountain, you can explore the earthworks of Camp Garnett, built by Confederate soldiers to control the Staunton Parkersburg Turnpike in the summer of 1861.

Directions:

Go South-West from Elkins on US-219 [S. Randolph Ave] for 6.2 miles
At Beverly turn RIGHT (West) on Court St
Road name changes to CR-37 [Files Creek Rd], go .8 miles
Bear RIGHT (North) onto CR-21 [Georgetown Rd] for .6 miles
Bear LEFT (West) onto CR-37 and go 8.3 miles
Turn LEFT (West) onto CR-5 [Coalton Pumpkintown] and go 2.4 miles
Arrive Pumpkintown
At Beverly turn West on Court St
Turn RIGHT (North) onto Water St, then immediately turn LEFT (West) onto Bridge St
Road name changes to CR-37 [Files Creek Rd], go .7 miles
Bear RIGHT (North) onto CR-21 [Georgetown Rd] for .6 miles
Bear LEFT (West) onto CR-37 and go 8.3 miles
Turn LEFT (West) onto CR-5 [Coalton Pumpkintown] and go 2.4 miles
Arrive Pumpkintown

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