Hike the Coal Mining Heritage Park and Loop Trail

Blacksburg, Virginia

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Interesting Artifacts and Beautiful Nature

This is a part of the Huckleberry Trail (which is paved), but off of it is the dirt hiking/walking trail loop. It is a really fun area to explore, and the parts that are on the Huckleberry have plaques with historical information on it which is all very interesting. It also has a beautiful wooden path/deck. Coal Mining Heritage Park is closest to the parking/entry area near Merrimac, but it is only a mile or two from the entrance behind the NRV mall.

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Hike the Coal Mining Heritage Park and Loop Trail Reviews

Jennifer Stewart

Hike the Coal Mining Heritage Park and Loop Trail

03/23/23

Cool spot along the huckleberry trail

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Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

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