Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The East Fork Trail follows the path of a river, which occasionally makes for a wet walk
during the winter thaw.
The final section of the trail leaves the banks of the Greenbrier River and follows
a gradual uphill climb to Pig's Ear Road. The East Fork Trail is a treat at any time of
year, but if you hit the trail during berry season, be sure to look around for tasty, wild
serviceberries, also called mountain blueberries, which can be found along the entire
corridor.
DIRECTIONS
From Durbin, take US Hwy. 250 east. After you pass Bartow, the highway
merges with WV Route 28. Stay on Route 28, and about 6 miles from Bartow
you will see signs for Island Campground, where the trail begins in the middle
of the campgrounds, just off the road.
If the campsites are full and there is nowhere to park, continue going north-
east on Route 28 another 5 miles to Forest Service Road 112. Follow this for
about 2 miles until it forks with Forest Service Road 254. Take 254 to the end,
where there is a gate marking the beginning of private property. The trail begins
to the left of this gate; parking is available on the side of the road.
Contact:
Monongahela National Forest
200 Sycamore Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-1800
