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WATER TRAIL TRAILHEAD

Bream / Big Chimney

GPS Coordinates

38.40333, -81.53389

Trailer Access/Boat Ramp

Yes

Location Description

Owned and operated by WV Division of Natural Resources.

Parking & Features

Paved. Ramp terminates at a gravel bar at the water's edge. Est 8 parking spots. Distance to river from parking area: short.

Directions From I-79

From I-79 exit 5 (Big Chimney): Head south on WV-114S/Big Chimney Blvd (right hand turn from South, left hand turn from North) Follow for 0.9 miles, cross the bridge and turn left onto Indian Creek Rd. at the end of the bridge. Follow for 0.5 miles and turn left onto Rene Mae Drive (CR49/5) to the boat launch.

Accessibility

Concrete access ending at a natural gravel bar. Ease of river access: easy. Fenced access site. Unrestricted access. There is handicap parking in the parking lot. The river access is not handicap accessible.

Distance from Sutton Dam

93.4 mi

Distance from Previous Access

5.5 mi

Nearest Town

Charleston

Amenities In Town & Nearby

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