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Merrimac

Train Bridge – Coal Mining Heritage Park loop from Merrimac

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United States
Virginia
Montgomery County
Merrimac

Train Bridge – Coal Mining Heritage Park loop from Merrimac

Moderate

2.6

(1)

67

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Train Bridge – Coal Mining Heritage Park loop from Merrimac

02:20

8.76km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.80 km

Train Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

If you're lucky, the coal train will pass by!

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2

2.90 km

Rock formations passing through cliffs

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

There is a small path along the top ridge of the left (as heading toward the bridge) "cliff". It's steep to get up and down, though very short, so not for those with trouble with rough terrain

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3

7.26 km

Coal Mining Heritage Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This is where the Coal Mining Trail starts. It loops around the Huckleberry Trail and remembers the past of the area with mining artifacts along the way.

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8.76 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.95 km

686 m

625 m

515 m

Surfaces

6.77 km

1.38 km

625 m

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