Let’s get outside and enjoy the trails together!

PVAS Host: Ellen Murphy

This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. This program has a minimum of 5 participants.

Join us for a monthly Wellness Walk—an easy-going group hike to explore beautiful natural areas and connect with others. Walk distances vary, but are often around 2 miles.

This November, join us for a stroll along Martinsburg’s hidden gem: the Frog Hollow Trail. Paved and just about a mile in length, this accessible path winds from the historic Train Station through quiet woodlands and between city buildings to Route 9. Along the way, you’ll see striking murals on Stephen Street honoring local legends Hack Wilson, Vicky Bullett, and Garland Wilson—each a window into the rich cultural history of the area.

Once a vital industrial rail line, the Frog Hollow Spur was constructed in the 1880s to serve the Standard Lime and Stone Company. It remained in operation for nearly 140 years before the tracks were removed in 2021. It’s a lovely, tucked-away route—perfect for a relaxing walk steeped in both nature and history.

• Walking Distance: Approximately 2 miles or less.
• Pace/Activities: Moderate (steady but able to maintain a conversation)
• Exposure: Partial shade. Some areas of full sun.
• Terrain: Paved and mostly flat.
• Restroom: 
• Parking/Where to Meet: You will meet near the train station in Martinsburg. Ellen will provide detailed instructions in an email to registered participants.
• What to Bring: Dress for the weather, bring water, and wear sturdy shoes!

Register Here!

Registration will remain open until the start of the program.

If the required minimum # of people do not register by 4 pm the evening prior, the program will be cancelled.

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About our Host: Ellen is retired from PVAS (and a former National Park Ranger and Girl Scout Camp Director). With PVAS, she taught the Watershed Program, taught general environmental education for PK-5th grades, and directed Audubon Discovery Camp for 11 years. She has been a Master Naturalist since 2007. Her favorite word is “Look” and my favorite place is Yankauer Nature Preserve. She and her husband Kevin have been married for 39 years, residents of WV for almost 30 years, and “parents” to a series of pound puppies (currently #8 and 9).