Kaymoor Trail
west virginia · Fayette County

Kaymoor Trail

Descend 821 steps through historic mining ruins to a waterfall.

Rating
Length
2.2 mi
Difficulty
4
County
Fayette

About This Trail

This trail descends over 800 steps through the ruins of a historic coal mining operation. The industrial remnants—headhouse, conveyor structures, and mining equipment—are slowly being reclaimed by the forest, creating an eerie and beautiful scene. At the bottom, Craig Branch waterfall tumbles over mossy rocks near the river’s edge. The return climb is strenuous but worthwhile.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.0583, -81.0667 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

From Fayetteville, WV, take Gatewood Road north to the Kaymoor trailhead parking area.

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