Travel Guide to Lake Thomas

Getting There

• Walking

  Start from the center of Martinsburg at the intersection of King Street and Queen Street. Head southwest on King Street towards E Burke Street. Continue straight for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection with E Martin Street. Turn left onto E Martin Street and walk for an additional 0.3 miles. You will then merge onto N Queen Street. Walk along N Queen Street for about 0.8 miles until you reach the intersection with W Virginia Avenue. Turn right onto W Virginia Avenue, and then continue straight until you reach the entrance of Lake Thomas, which should be on your left.

• Biking

  If you are renting a bike in Martinsburg, start at the local bike rental shop near the Martinsburg Public Library. Head west on E Burke Street, then take a left onto N Queen Street. Continue straight on N Queen Street for approximately 1 mile. After passing through the intersection with W Virginia Avenue, keep an eye out for Lake Thomas on your left-hand side. The bike ride should take around 10-15 minutes depending on your pace.

• Public Transit

  From the Martinsburg train station, take the local bus route that heads towards downtown Martinsburg. Get off at the stop at King Street and E Martin Street. From there, walk southwest on King Street for about 0.5 miles, then turn left onto E Martin Street. Follow E Martin Street for 0.3 miles and merge onto N Queen Street. Continue walking for another 0.8 miles until you reach W Virginia Avenue, then turn right. Lake Thomas will be located on your left.