Kaymoor Trail

Kaymoor is two trails stitched into one epic day. Most people only do the short waterfall spur from the Wolf Creek Trailhead — a quick ten-minute walk to a cascade that rewards minimal effort. But the full seventeen-mile route is a different beast entirely, dropping you deep into the New River Gorge along crumbling coal mine ruins, past rusted tipples and coke ovens slowly being swallowed by Appalachian forest. The trail threads through dense hardwood canopy with occasional breaks that open up jaw-dropping gorge views. Expect uneven footing on old mine roads, sections of steep stone stairs (over 800 of them on the Kaymoor Miners Trail segment), and enough elevation change to remind you that this gorge is serious vertical terrain. The history alone makes it unforgettable — you're literally walking through a ghost town. This one is for hikers who want their miles to come with a story.