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This New River Gorge hiking trail branches off the
Thurmond-Minden Trail following a gradual grade leading
down to Southside Junction, where the trail connects
with the Brooklyn Southside Junction Trail.
Notes: The rail line in the area near Dunloup
Creek are active (as is railroad line across the
river in Thurmond). Stay off the railroad tracks and
away from trains!
Trail Rating: 0.3 miles - moderate hiking
Trailhead Information: The Southside Junction
Connector Trail can be reached from the Thurmond-Minden
Trail, via either of the following trailheads:
Thurmond Trailhead:
From U.S. Rt. 19, take the Glen Jean–Thurmond exit and
make an immediate left. Go 0.5 miles to Glen Jean, turn
right on State Rt. 25, and follow the road 5.1 miles to
the trailhead, located on the left.
Minden Trailhead:
From U.S. Rt. 19, take the Main Street Exit at Oak Hill,
WV.
-> If approaching from
the south on U.S. Rt. 19, turn left and go 0.2
miles.
-> If approaching from the north on U.S. Rt. 19, turn
right and go 0.1 miles.
Cross highway bridge over Rt.19, then turn left onto
Minden Road, traveling 2.1 miles. Trailhead is on
right.
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