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38 degrees north, 80 degrees west (visit #3) - All Pictures


#1: Clockwise from the upper left corner: Looking north, east, south, and west.
Clockwise from the upper left corner:  Looking north, east, south, and west.
#2: 38N 80W is located in the Lake Sherwood Recreation Area, about 100 meters below the far ridge and about 600 meters to the right of the high point.
38N 80W is located in the Lake Sherwood Recreation Area, about 100 meters below the far ridge and about 600 meters to the right of the high point.
#3: The insert shows an enlarged view of the barely visible beaver seen next to his lodge along the Lake Sherwood Trail on the way to 38N 80W.
The insert shows an enlarged view of the barely visible beaver seen next to his lodge along the Lake Sherwood Trail on the way to 38N 80W.
#4: Taking the trail over this wooden bridge eliminates any need to cross the spillway at the earthen dam.
Taking the trail over this wooden bridge eliminates any need to cross the spillway at the earthen dam.
#5: A half mile hike up the Virginia Trail provides an easy approach to 38N 80W.
A half mile hike up the Virginia Trail provides an easy approach to 38N 80W.
#6: Spelling may not be the trail builders’ strongest suit, along the Allegheny Trail.
Spelling may not be the trail builders’ strongest suit, along the Allegheny Trail.
#7: View downhill from the Virginia/ West Virginia border towards 38N 80W.
View downhill from the Virginia/ West Virginia border towards 38N 80W.
#8: Cynthia does the numbers.
Cynthia does the numbers.
#9: Up and down: Ground cover and tree canopy at 38N 80W.
Up and down:  Ground cover and tree canopy at 38N 80W.
#10: The 2006 – 2008 Virginia Official Transportation Map mistakenly claims 38N 80W is within the Old Dominion State!
The 2006 – 2008 Virginia Official Transportation Map mistakenly claims 38N 80W is within the Old Dominion State!