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Special Event
Event
Nuttallburg Headhouse Hike
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.000000, -81.000000
The Headhouse trail is located at the Short Creek Trailhead. From US 19 turn onto Lansing Edmond Road (WV 82). Continue for 2.5 miles then take a right onto Beauty Mountain Road. The Short Creek trailhead will be located on your right in about 0.1 mile.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
2 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Hike
Description
See the best remaining example of a 1920s-era headhouse at this historic Nuttallburg coal mine site on this hike to the old mine entrance. Hear how hard work impacted the lives of the miners that worked underground at this site on this hike on the Headhouse Trail.
This hike will be 2 mile roundtrip with moderate to strenuous elevation change of around 400 feet. Sturdy hiking shoes, plenty of water, and insect repellant are recommended. Hiking poles may be helpful in steeper portions.
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
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Courtesy Andy Hammes