Powell Mountain, WVa Overlook
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 38° 27.800 W 080° 46.966
17S E 518951 N 4257247
Scenic overlook on US19 on Powell Mountains gives a valley view
Waymark Code: WM6ABF
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/02/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 23
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Overlook from Powell Mountain down into the Birch River valley is a nice four seasons view. Improvements in US19 allow more traffic to divert along this steep up and down route.

Young's Monument (Waymark WM13C6) is at this overlook.

Geocache GCXTGV "Powell Mountain" is also located here.

Describe - Highway or Road number: US 19

Closest town or city: Birch River, WVa

Number of parking spots available: 40

Winter View: yes

Summer View: yes

Year around access ?: yes

Comfort station on site: no

Is a photo of an "Information Sign"included?: No

Name if a website describes this location.: Not listed
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