Corridor H is an attempt to improve transportation in north-east West Virginia that has been stopped by environmental concerns. Two sections of the road have been completed, with 20 miles of partially completed road and untouched wilderness between them. I’ve heard people call it the road to nowhere, but I don’t think that’s commonly used for this road outside the area.
I’ve driven to Elkins where the road begins, and most of the eastern part of the road from Mt. Storm to Baker, but I would like to take a day to see the whole thing. At least in the part I’ve driven, there are some pretty deep cuts through some ridges, and as fresh as they are the rock layers are very visible. It’s almost surreal to be the only car on a four lane freeway in the middle of the day.
This route gets to the start of the road in Elkins by following 250 from Staunton, goes on the completed western section of the road, attempts to stay as close as possible to the unfinished sections, gets back on at Mt. Storm, and returns to Staunton from the eastern end on Interstate 81. You could easily avoid the Interstate by following Route 11 instead. If Harrisonburg is used as the starting point, the trip could be much faster and avoid some back roads by following Route 33 to Elkins.
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