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West Virginia
0.6 mi
Distance
790 ft
Gain
29 min
Time
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Headhouse Trail
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<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 entrance of the Nuttall coal mine and top of the coal conveyor which was used to transport coal from the mine to the processing area at river level. Learn more about this mine operation from exhibits at this site. Stairs next to the conveyor allow a closer look at the conveyor structure.</p> <h4><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Note</span></h4> <p><span style="color:#e74c3c;">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.</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 2.5 miles, then turn right onto Beauty Mountain Road (CO 85/5). Travel 0.1 miles, then turn right onto the road just beyond Nuttall Cemetery Road. The small parking area is located next the gate, the start of the Headhouse Trail (administrative road). <br /> <br /> <em>NOTE: Lansing-Edmond Road is a small, curvy road. Use caution while driving and be prepared to cooperate with other drivers.</em></p>
Tipple Trail
~1 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…
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…
Long Point Trail
~5 min drive
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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…
Southside Trail
~9 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (2) on the Cunard, Thurmond and Stone Cliff Area Trails map</em></p> <h4>Length</h4> <p>7.0 miles/11.27 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 easy seven mile riverside tra…
Headhouse Trail
~1 min drive
A short point-to-point woodland walk in West Virginia.
Conveyor Trail
~1 min drive
A short point-to-point trail perfect for a quick West Virginia hike.
Craig Branch Trail
~2 min drive
A short point-to-point stream-side hike through West Virginia forest.
