Discover the Historic Alfred Beckley Mill

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, begin your journey from the New River Gorge Visitor Center located at 104 Main St, Glen Jean, WV 25846. Head south on US-19 S for about 7 miles. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto US-19 S/US-60 E and continue for approximately 2 miles. Take the exit onto I-64 W toward Beckley. Merge onto I-64 W and continue for about 8 miles. Take exit 129 for US-19 N toward Beckley. After about 3 miles, take the exit toward US-19 N/Beaver. Merge onto US-19 N and drive for about 4 miles. Take a slight right onto County Route 9-7. Continue for about 1 mile, and you will find Alfred Beckley Mill on the left side. Parking is available nearby.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, your best option is to take the Greyhound bus to Beckley, WV. Once you arrive at the Beckley bus station, you will need to arrange for a taxi or rideshare service (like Uber or Lyft) to reach Alfred Beckley Mill. The distance from the bus station to the mill is approximately 10 miles. Make sure to check the bus schedule in advance as services may vary, and fares will apply for the taxi or rideshare.

• Hiking

  For the adventurous, if you are already in the New River Gorge area and want to hike, you can park at the Endless Wall Trailhead. From there, take the Endless Wall Trail, which offers stunning views of the gorge. After about 2 miles of hiking, you can connect to the Kaymoor Trail, which will lead you toward the area of the mill. Please note that this hike can be challenging, and appropriate gear and plenty of water are recommended. The mill is located near the access point of the trail.