Description - The Coal Heritage Trail traverses four southern counties in West Virginia and winds through mountains and valleys showcasing America's remarkable industrial heritage. Isolated and remote Appalachian coalfields exploded in number and production about 100 years ago. This area was America's most productive energy-producing region, providing the economic fuel that transformed the United States. Today, the region commemorates the history and culture of the coal industry and the effects it had on the physical and social environment. Numerous existing resources line the corridor, including coal company towns, tipples, railroad structures, strip mines, and reclamation projects.
Attractions
- The Coal Heritage Trail is known for it's Cultural, Historical, Natural, Recreational and Scenic Attractions.
Directions from : There are several ways to get to the byway: - From the north: Take I-77 south to the Harper Road Exit in Beckley, and then turn east. Take Harper Road northeast to Ewart Avenue and turn left. The Beckley Exhibition is on the right side of the road.
- From the south: Take I-77 north to the first exit in West Virginia and turn west. Take U.S. 460 west to Bluefield. Turn right onto U.S. 52 to the Eastern Regional Coal Archives.
- From the west: Take I-64 to I-77 south. Take I-77 south to the Harper Road Exit in Beckley, and then turn east. Take Harper Road northeast to Ewart Avenue, and turn left. The Beckley Exhibition is on the right side of the road.
- From the east: Take I-64 west to I-77 north to Harper Road. Take Harper Road northeast to Ewart Avenue, and turn left. The Beckley Exhibition is on the right side of the road.
To travel the byway from I-77/64 at Beckley (the northern terminus), follow WV 16 south via Pineville to U.S. 52 east at Welch to Bluefield (the southern terminus).
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