Jesse’s Cove Trail

Watoga State Park

Length: 2.5  miles

Trailhead is in Riverside Campground across from campsite 6. Trail follows the Greenbrier River downstream to the mouth of Rock Run, then follows Rock Run to the top of Workman Ridge, a climb of over 1,000 feet.  Near the top of the ridge is the old Jarvis/Workman Cabin, an original pioneer cabin.  The trail ends at the Ann Bailey Trail.

A loop can be made by turning left on the Ann Bailey Trail and following it to the Ann Bailey Lookout Tower (approx. 1.25 miles). Then follow the Arrowhead Trail back down to Riverside Camp Ground.  Total distance for loop, 4.75 miles.

Directions:

Watoga can be reached from north of Hillsboro and south of Mill Point on US 219.  A sign directs you to Watoga State Park.  From this point, travel two miles on paved secondary road to the park entrance.  An alternative route is to turn from WV 39 at Huntersville and travel nine miles to the north entrance of the park.