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West Virginia
0.5 mi
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149 ft
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14 min
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Inside New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
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Tipple Trail
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<p><em>Labeled (6) on the Nuttallburg Area Trails map</em></p> <h4>Length</h4> <p>0.6 miles/0.96 km (One-way)</p> <h4>Difficulty</h4> <p>Easy</p> <h4>Trail type</h4> <p>Hiking and biking</p> <h4>Trail Description</h4> <p>This trail reveals both the industrial and community side of Nuttallburg through structures and exhibits along the trail. Travel down the trail (west) to see the conveyor and tipple system used in this operation, designed by Henry Ford in the 1920s. A long battery of coke ovens lies beyond the conveyor, where coal was processed into coke for use as fuel in steel production. You can also walk back on the road from the parking area to see remains of the clubhouse and site of the post office. Cross Short Creek bridge to get a glimpse into the life of African Americans who lived in this segregated community. Note: Climbing, sitting, or walking on walls and other constructed features weakens them. Please leave historic structures and artifacts as you find them, where they help tell the story of the past.</p> <h4><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Note</span></h4> <p><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Mountain bike riding is only permitted on the trail section that runs from the parking areas, crosses under the conveyor, and runs parallel with the top of the coke oven battery (see map). All visitors who want to see the front of the coke ovens or under the tipple structure must walk to these areas.<br /> <br /> Lansing-Edmond Road and Keeneys Creek Road are both very small, curvy roads, including some single lane sections. Use caution while driving and be prepared to cooperate with other drivers; this may include backing up!</span></p> <h4>To reach the trailhead</h4> <p>Turn onto Lansing-Edmond Road (CO 5/82) off US 19 in Lansing, just north of Canyon Rim Visitor Center. Travel 6.0 miles to Winona, then turn right onto Keeneys Creek Road (CO 85/2). Travel 4.1 miles to the Nuttallburg parking area (accessible parking is located an additional 0.10 mile beyond the main parking area. <br /> <br /> Winona can also be reached by traveling US 60 to Lansing-Edmond Road (CO 5/82) in Lookout. Travel 2.1 miles down Lansing-Edmond Road to Winona, then continue straight ahead 4.1 miles on Keeneys Creek Road (CO 85/2) to the Nuttallburg parking area.</p>
Keeneys Creek Rail Trail
~1 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (3) on the Nuttallburg Area Trails map</em></p> <h4><br /> Length</h4> <p>3.3 miles/5.31 km (One-way)</p> <h4>Difficulty</h4> <p>Easy</p> <h4>Trail type</h4> <p>Hiking and biking</p> <h4>Trail Description</h4> <p>This former rail line once connected the mines an…
Headhouse Trail
~1 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (1) on the Nuttallburg Area Trails map</em></p> <h4>Length</h4> <p>0.7 miles/1.13 km (One-way)</p> <h4>Difficulty</h4> <p>Moderate</p> <h4>Trail type</h4> <p>Hiking and biking</p> <h4>Trail Description</h4> <p>This gravel trail (administrative road) leads to the…
Endless Wall Trail
~2 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (3) on the Fayetteville - Lansing Area Trails map</em></p> <h4><strong>Length</strong></h4> <p>2.4 miles/3.86 km (One-way)</p> <h4><strong>Difficulty</strong></h4> <p>Easy to Moderate</p> <h4><strong>Trail type</strong></h4> <p>Hiking only</p> <h4>Total Elevatio…
Kaymoor Miners Trail
~3 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (9) on the Fayetteville - Lansing Area Trails map</em></p> <h4><span style="color:#e74c3c;"><em>NPS crews are working to improve safety and sustainability of the upper section of the Kaymoor Miner's Trail. The upper portion of the trail will be closed from June…
Craig Branch Trail
~3 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (10) on the Fayetteville - Lansing Area Trails map</em><br /> <br /> (Formerly part of the Kaymoor-Cunard Trail)</p> <h4><strong>Length</strong></h4> <p>2.4 miles/3.86 km (One-way)</p> <h4><strong>Difficulty</strong></h4> <p>Moderate</p> <h4><strong>Trail type</…
Long Point Trail
~4 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (12) on the Fayetteville - Lansing Area Trails map</em></p> <h4><strong>Length</strong></h4> <p>1.6 miles/1.29 km (One-way)</p> <h4><strong>Difficulty</strong></h4> <p>Moderate</p> <h4><strong>Trail type</strong></h4> <p>Hiking and biking </p> <h4>Trail Descript…
Burnwood Trail Stop 8: Decomposition
~5 min drive
<p><strong>Old-Growth Forest Hike Stop 8 - Decomposition</strong></p> <p>There are many different components other than just big, old trees that make up an old-growth forest. Large fallen trees on the forest floor, also called coarse woody debris, are a key feature researchers…
Burnwood Trail Stop 7: A Forest Giant
~5 min drive
<p><strong>Old-Growth Forest Hike Stop 7 - A Forest Giant</strong></p> <p>This American beech is the largest tree by diameter and volume along the trail. Unfortunately this tree couldn’t be dated due to being hollow, but despite its size it may not be as old as it appears. Som…
Brooklyn Mine Trail
~6 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (1) on the Cunard, Thurmond and Stone Cliff Area Trails map</em></p> <h4>Length</h4> <p>2.7 miles/4.35 km (One-way)</p> <h4>Difficulty</h4> <p>Moderate</p> <h4><strong>Trail type</strong></h4> <p>Hiking, biking and equestrian</p> <h4>Total Elevation Gain</h4> <p…
Kaymoor Trail
~6 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (8) on the Fayetteville - Lansing Area Trails map</em><br /> <br /> (Formerly part of the Kaymoor-Cunard Trail)</p> <h4><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem;">Length</strong></h4> <p>8.6 miles/13.84 km (One-way)</p> <h4…
