Volunteers Sought for Kaymoor Miners Trail Preservation Project
Volunteers are needed for a preservation project at the Kaymoor Miners Trail in Fayetteville, WV, scheduled for October 14. The initiative, organized by the National Park Service, New River Alliance of Climbers, and Preservation Alliance of West Virginia, aims to…
Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill, WV, October 8, 2026 —
The National Park Service, in collaboration with the New River Alliance of Climbers and the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia, is seeking volunteers for an upcoming preservation effort at the Kaymoor Miners Trail in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The project is scheduled to take place on October 14.
The primary objective of this initiative is to address the removal of invasive plant species that are encroaching upon the area surrounding the historic hoist house at the Kaymoor Miners Trail. This effort is crucial for the ongoing preservation of the site’s historical integrity and ecological health.
Organizations involved in coordinating the volunteer event include:
- National Park Service
- New River Alliance of Climbers
- Preservation Alliance of West Virginia
The Kaymoor Miners Trail is a significant historical site, offering a glimpse into the region’s coal mining past. The hoist house is a key feature of this historical landscape.
Information regarding specific meeting times, volunteer registration details, or what supplies volunteers may need to bring was not immediately available. The organizations have indicated a need for community participation to achieve the project’s goals.
Story summarized from the original created by Brandy Lawrence on woay.com, see more information here.
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