About
Length (round trip)4.6 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain300 ft up
Typical time2 hr 30 min
TrailheadCunard, or from Nuttallburg
SurfaceOld mine bench road along the gorge wall
Best seasonSpring for waterfalls and wildflowers, mid-October for fall colour. Bridge Day, the third Saturday in October, closes the bridge to traffic.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see 🌊 River or creek🏛️ Historic site🚲 Bikes

Labeled (1) on the Cunard, Thurmond and Stone Cliff Area Trails map Length 2.7 miles/4.35 km (One-way) Difficulty Moderate Trail type Hiking, biking and equestrian Total Elevation Gain 421 ft Total Elevation Loss 168 ft Average Slope 4.38% Trail Description This 2.7 mile hiking and equestrian Trail follows an old road through the forest to the Brooklyn coal mine site. Scenic views of the river through the trees can be found along the trail. To reach the trailhead From Route 19, follow Route 16 south through the town of Fayetteville. Take a left on Gateway Road (sign indicates Kaymoor and Cunard). Follow Gatewood Road for 4.6 miles and turn left at the sign for Cunard. Go 1.8 miles and turn left at both of the signs indicating Cunard River Access Road. The parking area is just past the trailhead, located 0.5 miles further on the right.

Tips
Links Cunard with Nuttallburg along the old works road. Coke ovens, foundations and rail beds the whole way.
Location

Cunard, or from Nuttallburg

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