Description
An easy stroll or bike ride along an abandoned branchline of the C & O Railway. This predominantly level trail crosses five railroad trestles. Several overlooks provide scenic views of Thurmond and the New River.
Parking and Trail Access
Thurmond Trailhead: From U.S. Route 19 north of Beckley, take the Glen Jean-Thurmond exit. Take an immediate left, and go 0.5 miles to Glen Jean. Take a right and follow the signs to Thurmond (WV Route 25). The trailhead is on the left, 5.1 miles down WV Route 25.
Minden Trailhead: Take the Main Street Exit (Oak Hill) off U.S. Route 19. If going south on U.S. Route 19, turn left and go 0.2 miles; if going north on U.S. Route 19, turn right and go 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Minden Road, and follow this 2.1 miles. Take a right across a small bridge to the trailhead.
SHORT BUT INTERESTING
By
rickford
in
May, 2006
WIFE AND I WERE LOOKING FOR A SHORT RIDE ON OUR WAY HOME FROM RIDING THE GREENBRIAR RIVER TRAIL. NICE UPHILL GRADE. BEAUTIFUL SCENERY. THEN YOU CAN COAST BACK TO YOUR CAR ON THE WAY BACK
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Fun Ride Home!
By
jk10833
in
April, 2005
"The trail is nice...rarely rough (a few rocks, some remnants of the old train line, and 1 set of stairs you have to carry your bike around), a nice smooth grade as would be expected from an old rail line, so not too steep and (the best part) from the ...
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