| Located within
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, the 1.5 mile Old Carnifex Road
begins near Shelter #3 and travels to Gauley River. Used for Confederate
General Floyd's retreat, Old Carnifex Road ends at the site of the original
Carnifex Ferry and is rated moderate to strenuous.
To reach Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park from Route 19, south of
Summerville West Virginia, take Route 129 west of about 5 miles and turn
left onto Carnifex Ferry Road. Continue along Carnifex Ferry Road for
about a mile to the park. |
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