The new river gorge is filled from top to bottom with a rich and deep history. An integral part of that history is coal mining, and these days there are only a few standing remains of what once was. But if you take a walk down the famous Kaymoor miners trail, your sights will be filled with the remnants of the gorge in a past life.
“Its one of our most popular trails here for two reasons, one because it is one of our most challenging trails, but also because it takes you down to one of the motst significant coal mining areas in the park,” Dave Bieri, NPS District Supervisor said.
With the boardwalk cramming eight hundred steps into less than a mile, it sure is a challenge, but the sights and the history make each step worth it.
“So there is still a lot at Kaymoor that you …