GALLERY
Autumn in the New River Gorge is an amazing time for photography. The surrounding mountains, multiple river gorges, the iconic 88-millionpound arch bridge, and numerous waterfalls pose as perfect subjects among the backdrop of vivid reds, oranges, and yellows. This abandoned train track lies hidden on an old trestle crossing Keeney’s Creek, one of the major tributaries to the New River and the namesake of one of its largest rapids. This line once connected mines and communities up in the Keeney’s Creek hollow to Nuttallburg on the rim of the gorge and the mainline of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. While rusted mining ruins can still be easily explored in areas like Kaymoor and Nuttallburg, these mossy tracks are a bit more tucked away to rust in peace. Photo and caption by Jill Mullins. Check out more of her work: https://www.jillmullinsphotography.com/
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