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Headhouse Trail

3.3 (7 Ratings)
A moderately-graded gravel path leading to the Nuttallburg coal mine site.
0.6
mi
Distance
15
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.58mi
Distance
15ft
Elevation Gain
417ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,994ft
High Point
1,577ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Travel down the Headhouse Trail for a peek into the ins and outs of mining at the Nuttallburg coal mine site. Enjoy the rusting remains of a once bustling coal mine, taking time to visit the multitude of displays explaining day to day operations at Nuttallburg, as well as the coal extraction process. For a grander Nuttallburg experience, make your way down the Conveyor Trail and discover the remnants of !Nuttallburg's coal processing plants and adjoining town.

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