IMPORTANT NOTE: Because we are in a rural area, your GPS device may not accurately locate our facility. The find us, follow the directions below.
Directions to the Shelter
Coming from the North:
- Take I-79 & get off at exit 115 (Stonewood/Nutter Fort)
- At end of exit ramp, turn left onto Rt.. 20/57 (Rt. 20 turns off to right to Buckhannon.)
- Stay on Rt. 57 about 10 miles until you come to “T” of Rt. 57 and Rt. 119.
- Turn left onto Rt. 119 – Go about 2 miles to Covered Bridge on your right.
- Go through bridge and to traffic light.
- Turn right at light onto Rt. 250 South.
- Follow Rt. 250 for about 10 miles.
- After you pass Barbour County Fairgrounds (on your right), turn left onto Valley Bend Rd.
- Go 1/2 mile, go past Bills Creek Rd.
- Turn left onto Shelter driveway.
- Go up driveway to Shelter at top of hill. The address on mailbox is 320 – AFOBC
From the Northeast:
- Take Rt. 92 South to Belington
- Get on Rt. 250 N
- Go 2 miles — follow directions from the South
From the South/Southwest:
- Take I-79 North. Get off at Weston Exit (#99)
- Take Rt. 33 going toward Elkins
- At traffic light of Rt. 33 & Rt. 250/92, turn left.
- Follow directions given for coming from the Southeast.
Coming from the Southeast:
- From Elkins, WV – Take Rt. 33/92 toward Buckhannon.
- Turn right at traffic light to Rt. 33 & Rt. 250/92.
- Follow Rt. 205/92 through Junior and Belington.
- As you leave Belington, you will pass a Sheet convenience store on your left.
- Keep left and stay on Rt. 250 N — Go 2 miles.
- You will see a yellow truck crossing sign on your right. The next road on your right is Valley Bend Rd.
- Turn right onto Valley Bend Rd. and go 1/4 mile.
- You will pass Jehovah Witness Hall (on your right).
- Turn right on next driveway.
- The mailbox is AFOBC – 320.
- Go up driveway to top of hill, Shelter is on the left.