Polls Plateau Trail

New River Gorge National River

Rating:  Moderate

The 4.5 mile Polls Plateau Trail is accessed from its junction with Kates Plateau Trail. Cross several creeks on this loop trail which passes through an upland forest and past an old farm. It is wide and well-maintained at this point, but there are places where the trail becomes ambiguous further along the loop. Topographic maps are recommended.

Directions:

From Beckley West Virginia
From Route 19 (Eisenhower Drive), take Route 41 north toward Prince. Turn right onto the Glade Creek Road, just before the bridge at Prince. Follow the gravel road seven miles; it ends at the Glade Creek trailhead.

From Fayetteville West Virginia
Follow Route 19 south; take the Glen Jean exit. Turn right onto Route 61 south; follow Route 61 for 3.0 miles. Turn left, staying on Route 61, and continue for another 4.0 miles. Turn left onto Route 41 north; follow Route 41 for 4.0 miles toward Prince. Turn right onto the Glade Creek Road, just before the bridge at Prince. Follow the gravel road seven miles; it ends at the Glade Creek trailhead.