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West Virginia
0.6 mi
Distance
242 ft
Gain
14 min
Time
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Craig Branch Trail
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<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</strong></h4> <p>Hiking and biking</p> <h4>Total Elevation Gain</h4> <p>209 ft</p> <h4>Total Elevation Loss</h4> <p>644 ft</p> <h4>Average Slope</h4> <p>5.75%</p> <h4>Trail Description</h4> <p>This forest trail offers views of the river and gorge, plus it connects to the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/kaymoor-trail.htm">Kaymoor Trail</a>, offering access to the historic Kaymoor coal mine site. There are several steep sections on this gravel trail (administrative road). Several Arrowhead Trails (<a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/adena-trail.htm">Adena</a>, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/clovis-trail.htm">Clovis</a>, and <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/dalton-trail.htm">Dalton</a>) junction off this trail near the trailhead parking area.</p> <h4><strong>To get to the trailhead</strong></h4> <p>From US 19, follow WV 16 south through Fayetteville. Take a left on Gatewood Road (park signs indicates Kaymoor and Cunard). Follow Gatewood Road 2.0 miles, and turn left at the Kaymoor sign (Kaymoor No. 1 Road). Follow this road about one mile to the "T" intersection; turn right. Trailhead parking is 0.25 miles on the right.</p>

Kaymoor Miners Trail
~0 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…

Long Point Trail
~1 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…

Endless Wall Trail
~3 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…

Tipple Trail
~3 min drive
<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 sid…

Conveyor Trail
~3 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (2) on the Nuttallburg Area Trails map</em></p> <h4>Length</h4> <p>0.8 miles/1.29 km (One-way)</p> <h4>Difficulty</h4> <p>Strenuous</p> <h4>Trail type</h4> <p>Hiking only</p> <h4>Total Elevation Gain</h4> <p>655 ft</p> <h4>Total Elevation Loss</h4> <p>240 ft</p>…

Keeneys Creek Rail Trail
~3 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
~4 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…

Burnwood Trail Stop 7: A Forest Giant
~4 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…

Burnwood Trail Stop 8: Decomposition
~4 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…

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…