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Location: Runs from Beckley to Bluefield in southern West Virginia Length: 97 miles (158 km) Time To Allow: 3 hours Description/Highlights/Points of Interest Wind through mountains and valleys showcasing America's remarkable industrial heritage. The region commemorates the history and culture of the coal industry and the impact it has had West Virginia's physical and social environment. Numerous extant resources line the corridor, including coal company towns, tipples, railroad structures, strip mines and reclamation projects. Keep an eye out for coal trucks on this winding and narrow road!
The following organizations offer itineraries along the Coal Heritage Trail: |