Cunard, Thurmond and Stone Cliff Area Trails

Map of the trails in Thurmond, Cunard, and Stone Cliff — Map of the Trails in the Thurmond and Cunard areas. The numbers correspond to the trails listed below.

There are several easy to moderate hiking trails, many utilizing old roads and railroad grades, in the Thurmond area. The Rend, Southside, and Stone Cliff Trails are also open for biking.

Cunard and Thurmond Area Trails

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Arbuckle Connector Trail
- Locations: New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Labeled (4) on the Cunard, Thurmond and Stone Cliff Area Trails map LENGTH: 0.3 miles/0.48 km (One-way). DIFFICULTY: Strenuous. TRAIL TYPE: Hiking only. This steep and rocky trail connects the Rend and Southside Trails. Located 1.2 miles from the Thurmond end of the Rend Trail, just past the third trestle, this 0.3 mile connector trail drops off to the right. This trail also provides glimpses of the stonework and coke ovens of the former mining town of Wee Win.
Brooklyn Mine Trail
- Locations: New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
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. 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.
Church Loop Trail
- Locations: New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Labeled (5) on the Cunard, Thurmond and Stone Cliff Area Trails map LENGTH: 0.1 miles/0.16 km (One-way). DIFFICULTY: Moderate to Strenuous. TRAIL TYPE: Hiking only. This 0.1 mile trail loops past the First Baptist Church of Thurmond.
Rend Trail
- Locations: New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Labeled (3) on the Cunard, Thurmond and Stone Cliff Area Trails map LENGTH: 3.4 miles/5.47 km (One-way). DIFFICULTY: Easy. TRAIL TYPE: Hiking and biking. An easy grade and wide, smooth trail make the Rend Trail one of the most popular trails in the park. It is great for hikers of all ages and levels of fitness, and a great start for beginning mountain bikers.
Southside Trail
- Locations: New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Labeled (2) on the Cunard, Thurmond and Stone Cliff Area Trails map LENGTH: 7.0 miles/11.27 km (One-way). DIFFICULTY: Easy. TRAIL TYPE: Hiking and biking. This easy seven mile riverside trail provides great views of the New River and passes through several abandoned New River Gorge mining towns. Rush Run, Red Ash, and Brooklyn were all once bustling communities located along this abandoned railroad line. The first mile from Cunard River Access is open to motorized vehicles.
Stone Cliff Trail
- Locations: New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Labeled (6) on the Cunard, Thurmond and Stone Cliff Area Trails map LENGTH: 2.7 miles/4.35 km (One-way). DIFFICULTY: Easy to Moderate. TRAIL TYPE: Hiking and biking. This moderate 2.7 mile trail follows an old road along the banks of the New River. Great views and easy access to the river are available along this trail.