Saturday, January 18, 2025

Home Hikers exploring lost trails of the New River Gorge Kates Branch Wetlands

Kates Branch Wetlands

David Sibray inspects some of the many large trees that grow along the Polls Plateau Trail.

Kates Branch wanders through a swampy wetland before descending steeply toward Glade Creek. The wetland is home to a rare orchid.

Marchese examines old wreck

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