Coal Heritage Trail - VA
State: Virginia
Length: 300.0 mi / 482.8 km
Time to Allow: Unknown.
Located in the heart of Appalachia's coalfield region, the Virginia Coal Heritage Trail weaves through the heart of Virginia’s Coalfield Region, providing the traveler with glimpses of unique coal mining towns that were formed more than a century ago. Travel the byway in tribute to the sacrifices made by coal miners to bring about the Industrial Revolution.
Stories
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Take a Historical Journey along the Virginia Coal Heritage Trail
Take a trip through seven counties on a 325-mile drive along the Virginia Coal Heritage Trail. The byway takes you on a historical journey through the coal mining days from the late 18th century, providing glimpses of smokeless ovens, railroad depots and tunnels, century-old structures, and abandoned mines.
Local Information
- Virginia's Coal Heritage Trail:
- The official Virginia tourism website includes a page about the Coal Heritage Trail, with a downloadable map, description of attractions, and photos.
