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A moderately-graded gravel path leading to the Nuttallburg coal mine site.


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0.6

Miles

1.0

KM

Point to Point

1,986' 605 m

High

1,588' 484 m

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Up

398' 121 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

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Family Friendly While the Headhouse Trail's grades may be strenuous at times, its short length and access to fantastic historic sites make for a worthwhile hike with children.

Description

Travel down the Headhouse Trail for a peek into the ins and outs of mining at the Nuttallburg coal mine site. Enjoy the rusting remains of a once bustling coal mine, taking time to visit the multitude of displays explaining day to day operations at Nuttallburg, as well as the coal extraction process. For a grander Nuttallburg experience, make your way down the Conveyor Trail and discover the remnants of Nuttallburg's coal processing plants and adjoining town.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - New River Gorge

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Hunter R

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  3.3 from 7 votes

#8

in Fayetteville

#27054

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  3.3 from 7 votes
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Trail Rankings

#8

in Fayetteville

#229

in West Virginia

#27,054

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Looking up from the bottom of the trail- time to climb.
Feb 24, 2019 near Fayette…, WV

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