Some hikes just lead through the woods, perhaps to an overlook or some type of monument. This one, however, leads you to somewhere else entirely. Among the magnificent trees and tranquil trails sits an abandoned town that’s full of mystery. You’re going to love exploring this ghost town hiking trail in West Virginia.
Nutallburg is an abandoned coal town created in the late 19th century by English entrepreneur John Nutall.
By the dawn of the 20th century, it was a bustling coal town, only the second in the entire state. However, as the market for coal declined, the mine shut down in 1958, and the town emptied.
In 1998, the land was purchased by the National Park Service, which altered the abandoned town as a historic site with a trail system. In 2011, they initiated a long term plan that involved clearing out vegetation and stabilizing the abandoned structures in the area.
There are now three trails that lead you though the area: the Tipple Trail, Town Loop Trail and Conveyor Trail. Each leads you past historic areas of the town, including the coal conveyor, the houses for the mine workers, and the school.
For more information about the Nutallburg trails, check out their website here.
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