Byway: West Virginia - Cheat River Byway

Byway Description: WV Route 72 provides beautiful views of the Cheat River Canyon.

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Km	Miles	Road Item	Road Summary
0.0 (22.7)	0.0 (14.1)	Caddell, West Virginia Altitude: 1283 feet	Caddell, West Virginia, a community located in Preston County, West Virginia, near City of Kingwood, Virginia. At the Junction of State Route #72 with State Route #7, starts the byway Cheat River Byway it's journey towards Macomber, West Virginia where it ends. This Byway provides beautiful views of the Cheat River Canyon. Numerous pulloffs provide views of the rugged river canyon, Buckhorn Run Waterfall and the Tray Run Viaduct. Region along the byway is well known for its recreational opportunities.
6.0 (16.7)	3.7 (10.4)	Jerreries Altitude: 1296 feet	Co. Highway 43/3, to Camp Ground, Tunneltown, West Virginia, a town in Preston County, West Virginia,
17.1 (5.6)	10.6 (3.5)	Sanders Road Altitude: 1398 feet	Sanders Road, Sanders Hill, Rowlesburg, West Virginia
17.9 (4.8)	11.1 (3.0)	Rowlesburg, West Virginia Altitude: 1381 feet	Rowlesburg, West Virginia, a town in Preston County, West Virginia, Salt Lick, a road crosses the Cheat River to Mannheim, West Virginia a community located in Preston County, West Virginia, M & K Junction, a Railroad Junction, located here on Salt Lick Road,
22.7 (0.0)	14.1 (0.0)	Junction Altitude: 1421 feet	Junction of State Highway #72 with United States Highway #50 at Macomber, West Virginia, along the Cheat River. This is where the Cheat River Byway ends.