New River Gorge National Park & Preserve · WV
Kaymoor Miners Trail
Steep descent to the historic Kaymoor coal mine, dropping via rocky switchbacks then 821 wooden steps to the coke ovens and processing plant near river level. The climb back out is strenuous; hiking poles advised.
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Conditions
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Hiking
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Trail running
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- − 79°F air — Above trail running's comfort zone (28–78°F)
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 542 ft
- Difficulty
- hard
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.0449, -81.0663 — WV.
Park
Part of New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (official site →).
Park advisories
The Church Loop Trail in the Thurmond area of the park is temporarily closed due to downed trees.
From June 15 through November 19 the upper part of the Kaymoor Miners Trail (from Kaymoor Top down to the mine site at the junction with the Kaymoor Trail) will be closed Monday through Thursday due to a trail rehab project. The trail is expected to be fully open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Kaymoor Miners Trail?
Kaymoor Miners Trail is a 0.8-mile route with 542 feet of elevation gain — hard — significant elevation gain, technical terrain, or both; come prepared. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Kaymoor Miners Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Kaymoor Miners Trail is in New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, which is managed by the National Park Service. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the live NPS alerts API for this park unit. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.