Cycling Adventure at the New River Gorge National Park

Cycling Adventure at the New River Gorge National Park
This easy seven mile riverside trail provides great views of the New River and passes through several abandoned New River Gorge mining towns. Rush Run, Red Ash, and Brooklyn were all once bustling communities located along this abandoned railroad line. The first mile from Cunard River Access is open to motorized vehicles.
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00:00 open
00:21 start
01:49 Red Ash Cemetery
03:05 Red Ash Coke Ovens
04:30 Rush Run Coke Ovens
06:55 Thurmond WV

[@timothyelsholz2470]

Looks like a fantastic ride

[@TheBane1979]

It’s pretty cool, and there’s some others in the area. I planned on hitting the Kaymoor mine trail as well but I spent too much time on this one.

[@michaelbroyer3918]

enjoy your bike packing videos very much!

[@TheBane1979]

Thanks! I’ll keep them coming!

[@GoingOffTheTrailz-tu3ly]

Wow lots to see in that area. Very nice video.

[@TheBane1979]

Yea, for a seven mile stretch of trail it’s packed full of stuff!

[@pamheinrich9407]

At first, I was expecting more of a mountain bike trail, but it looked in pretty decent shape. Lots of cool history on your trip.

[@TheBane1979]

Yea, it turns to single track pretty quick but it’s not rough. The only real elevation is from going over some areas where the ground shifted. Other than that, roots and some railway ties

[@cheezy-rider]

Man you've been busy! Singletrack so it's a true adventure. I don't think I've seen or heard of it before so nice find. I'll have to put that on the list. Thanks for a great video.

[@TheBane1979]

This is about all I do lol

[@matthewshultz8762]

Just south of Thurmond, on the West side of the river, is the BSA Summit Bechtel Reserve camp. I worked a summer at that camp and rode out from camp to this trail starting at Thurmond and going north. I heard that this trail went all the way to Fayetteville but I didn't follow it that far. Super cool area, I would love to come back with a bike and just see what else is out there.

[@TheBane1979]

I’m not sure how much further you can get north. If you go up The hill you can catch the Kaymore mine trail

[@toddburdette]

🚲👍👍👍👍

[@cramedaddy8402]

Perfect timing. Will be in the area in the end of April. Have a gravel bike no suspension . I am hoping Rend trail and Southside trail are doable.

[@TheBane1979]

Let me know how the Rend Trail is!

[@Bluto4r]

Nice ride. I should get back in the saddle again.

[@TheBane1979]

You definitely should! It’s a pretty cheap, healthy hobby! Especially if you already have a bike.

[@TheBane1979]

If you haven’t, subscribe and follow along!

[@timothyelsholz2470]

There’s also some Coke furnaces in Latonia Ohio on the bike trail

[@TheBane1979]

I like when there’s historical stuff to check out!

[@chrislang7146]

Is the Meadow River Trail on your agenda this year ?

[@TheBane1979]

Any idea how much of is it done and Ridable?

[@theblueblazebeyond4766]

When did you do this adventure Bane?

[@TheBane1979]

Monday! I wanted to hit the Kaymore mine trail too but I ran out of time