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Brooklyn - Southside Junction Trail

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 4.5 (2)
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  2. WV
  3. …Southern W. Virginia
  4. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
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“An easy-going and beautiful jaunt along the river. ”

Hunter R
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6.2

Miles

10.0

KM

Point to Point

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

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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Land Manager: NPS - New River Gorge

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  4.5 from 2 votes

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in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

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in New River Gorge Nation…

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in West Virginia

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Great for hiking, running or biking.
Jul 26, 2021 near Oak Hill, WV
Boardwalk built over old railroad trestle.
Jul 26, 2021 near Oak Hill, WV
Abandoned rail lines
Jul 26, 2021 near Oak Hill, WV

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Mar 25, 2017
Chris Arbogast
Chris, Heather, Ava, Claire, and Larry hike from Cunard to Thurmond.

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