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An easy-going and beautiful jaunt along the river.


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6.2

Miles

10.0

KM

Doubletrack

1,104' 336 m

High

996' 304 m

Low

249' 76 m

Up

212' 65 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This easy, riverside trail provides great views of the New River and passes through several abandoned New River Gorge mining towns. Rush Run, Red Ash, and Brooklyn were all once bustling communities located along this abandoned railroad line. The first mile, along the Cunnard - Southside Connector, from Cunard River Access is open to motorized vehicles.

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Shared By:

Phil Waidner

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  4.3 from 8 votes

#8302

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  4.3 from 8 votes
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Trail Rankings

#189

in West Virginia

#8,302

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Photos

Remnants of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad on the Southside Junction Trail. Railroad ties and track are exposed throughout the trail.
Jun 5, 2017 near Oak Hill, WV
Trail narrows after first mile - August 2020
Sep 5, 2020 near Oak Hill, WV
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