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id: "10346"
name: Coal Heritage Trail
distance: "97.6"
duration: Take three hours to drive this byway.
description: Wind through mountains and valleys showcasing America's remarkable industrial heritage. The region commemorates the history and culture of the coal industry and the impact it has had on the physical and social environment. Numerous resources line the corridor, including coal company towns, tipples, railroad structures, and reclaimed mining lands.
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websites:
  - url: https://wvtourism.com/company/coal-heritage-trail/
    name: West Virginia Travel Guide
attractions:
  - url: https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm
    name: Appalachian National Scenic Trail
  - url: https://www.nps.gov/blue/index.htm
    name: Bluestone National Scenic River
  - url: https://visitwv.com/explore/art-history/coal-heritage/
    name: Coal Heritage
  - url: https://coalheritage.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
    name: National Coal Heritage Area
designations:
  - National Scenic Byway
  - West Virginia State Scenic Byway
states:
  - WV
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Wind through mountains and valleys showcasing America's remarkable industrial heritage. The region commemorates the history and culture of the coal industry and the impact it has had on the physical and social environment. Numerous resources line the corridor, including coal company towns, tipples, railroad structures, and reclaimed mining lands.