Place

Arbuckle Connector Trail

A rock wall with water flowing through it. Below, a graph showing the elevation change of the trail
Rock wall along the Arbuckle Connector Trail

NPS/J. Chapman

Quick Facts

Labeled (4) on the Cunard, Thurmond and Stone Cliff Area Trails map

Length

0.3 miles/0.48 km (One-way)

Difficulty

Strenuous

Trail type

Hiking only

Total Elevation Gain

352 ft

Total Elevation Loss

119 ft

Average Slope

75%

Trail Description

This steep and rocky trail connects the Rend and Southside Trails. This trail also provides glimpses of the stonework and coke ovens of the former mining town of Wee Win.

To reach this trail

Located 1.2 miles from the Thurmond end of the Rend Trail, just past the third trestle, this 0.3 mile connector trail drops off to the right.

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

Last updated: July 13, 2022