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New River Gorge National River
This steep and dramatic trail starts at a trailhead on the rim of the
gorge, and descends about 400 vertical feet to the abandoned mine site of
Kaymoor. Thousands of miners have done a similar descent over the years.
Part way down the trail, a short spur trail to the right takes you to a
great overlook of the river and gorge. You may also get a glimpse of some
of the many rock climbers that visit the area to challenge the vertical
world.
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The Kaymoor Mine was in operation for almost 60 years, but has been
abandoned since 1963. Several old mine structures and mine openings are
found here. A stairway is being built that will continue down to river
level.
To reach the Kaymoor Top Trailhead:
Kaymoor Top is reached via Gatewood Road. From U.S. Route 19, follow Route
16 South through the town of Fayetteville. Take a left on Gatewood Road
(sign indicating Kaymoor and Cunard). Follow this road for 2.0 miles, and
turn left at the Kaymoor sign. Follow this narrow road for about one mile
to an intersection, and bear left. Parking is 50 yards down on the right.
The Long Point, Kaymoor Miners’, and Cunard – Kaymoor Trails can be
accessed from the Kaymoor Top trailhead. |
