Coal Heritage Trail

State: West Virginia
Length: 97.6 mi / 157.0 km
Time to Allow: Take three hours to drive this byway.

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 on the physical and social environment. Numerous resources line the corridor, including coal company towns, tipples, railroad structures, and reclaimed mining lands.

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  Mining Historical Riches on the Coal Heritage Trail

  Updated May 21, 2013 in The American Experience

  History along the Coal Heritage Trail reaches deeper than the mines for which the byway was named. Tunnel into the byway’s historically rich culture by taking part in fascinating events and visiting historic sites that will ingrain the Coal Heritage Trail in your memory.

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  Fish into Fall on the New River Gorge National River

  Updated Apr 26, 2013 in Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature, Get Outdoors! And Go Fishing, and Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun

  Cast your fishing line into the fall-chilled waters of the New River Gorge National River near two of West Virginia's National Scenic Byways: the Coal Heritage Trail and the Midland Trail.

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  1-Day Trip: Architecture and Built Environment Tour
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  This Architecture and Built Environment itinerary includes stops at all significant examples in the built environment along the Coal Heritage Trail...

• 1-Day Trip: Exploring the Coal Heritage Trail
  

  From Beckley to Bramwell, there is much to explore along this road.

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