Babcock Old Sewell Trail
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West Virginia · Fayette County

Babcock Old Sewell Trail

Historic rail grade route to former mining town ruins.

Rating
Length
9.0 mi
Difficulty
7
County
Fayette
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About This Trail

Historic rail grade route to former mining town ruins. This trail is part of the SecretFalls West Virginia expansion set focused on state and national park hiking.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.065, -81.1141
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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead in babcock state park. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

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