Another cache in the Snake Hill WMA, this time placed along the
Cheat River.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS CACHE FROM THE CHEAT VIEW CACHE.
THIS CACHE MAY ONLY BE ABOUT .50 MILES AWAY BUT IT IS 1100 FEET
LOWER. THE MOUNTAIN HERE IS VERY STEEP AND TREACHEROUS. NO SAFE
BUSHWHACK ROUTE EXISTS TO THIS CACHE FROM THERE.
Okay, that said, you’re in for a 3 mile hike to the cache.
You’ll start on an old county road (Bee Run Road) and then
progress into lands acquired by the WVDNR from the Conservation
Fund in early 2004. Even though it’s about a 750 foot drop to
the river, the road cuts across the hillside making for an
enjoyable trek through the forest.
It may be possible to negotiate the road to the river with a
4WD. I don’t recommend it but again, it may be possible. Be
forewarned, you will travel 1.4 miles to N 39° 36.617', W
79° 47.263' before there is a spot that can be used for parking
or turning around if you change your mind. From this spot the road
becomes steeper and rougher for the remaining .7 mile drive to the
bottom.
For those who choose to attempt to drive, once you reach the
river you will still need to be prepared for a hike. The cache is
still about .6 mile away along the old timber railroad grade.
It's advisable to follow this route until the arrow is at nine
o'clock.
Remember, the cache is in the WMA so take proper precautions
during hunting season.
The cache is a 30 cal ammo box.
