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Polly Trail - Kanawha State Forest

W Virginia > Southern WV > Kanawha State Forest

Description

Bouldering located off the Polly Trail within Kanawha State Forest near Charleston, WV. There is so much more to be developed and explored in this area, these are just the lines established thus far. If you have the adventurous spirit or developing eye, enjoy the process nearby. 

Getting There

Park per Campground Road within Kanawha State Forest, located at 38.260486, -81.669022. The hike from parking goes across an open field to the WILDCAT RIDGE TRAIL, trailhead located at the end of the field, as a consistent uphill for 0.5 mile. You will reach a trail sign at this 0.5 mile mark to turn right onto the Polly Trail, red diamond blaze. After hiking another 0.2 mile you will reach the Cluster Zone as described. Another 0.2 mile down trail is the Tiger Wall, which is trailside. Parting Gift is roughly 300 yards north from the Cluster Zone, see GPS pin of the boulder.

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A Simple Flick, v6 on the Tiger Wall
[Hide Photo] A Simple Flick, v6 on the Tiger Wall
The beautiful Tiger Wall of the Polly Trail
[Hide Photo] The beautiful Tiger Wall of the Polly Trail
Wildcat Ridge to Polly Trail turn at 0.5 mile
[Hide Photo] Wildcat Ridge to Polly Trail turn at 0.5 mile