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Hike to Red Ash Island

October 12 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

3 to 4-mile easy hike with a short moderate off-trail section. Hike along an old railroad line to the coal mine town of Red Ash, plus explore the cemetery on Red Ash Island, a place filled with stories of the challenges faces by people that lived and worked in the New River Gorge. Be prepared for short, moderate hike off trail to get to the island. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants; bring water.

 

Partner program with Active Southern WV

www.activeswv.com

Meet at Brooklyn trailhead parking area next to the Brooklyn Primitive Campground, one mile upstream from the Cunard River Access

Details

Date:
October 12
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Website:
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=36111031-D239-77A9-932622E2FC4C3ADF

Organizer

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Phone
(304) 465-0508
Email
neri_interpretation@nps.gov
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Venue

New River Gorge
Lansing, WV 25862 United States + Google Map
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