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Coal Mining Heritage Park – Duck Pond loop from Merrimac

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Coal Mining Heritage Park – Duck Pond loop from Merrimac

Moderate

2.7

(28)

59

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Coal Mining Heritage Park – Duck Pond loop from Merrimac

02:33

41.0km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.8 km for 322 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.07 km

Coal Mining Heritage Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This is where the Coal Mining Trail starts. It loops around the Huckleberry Trail and remembers the past of the area with mining artifacts along the way.

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2

27.0 km

Duck Pond at Virginia Tech

Highlight • Lake

Located next to Virginia Tech, this pond features picnic tables, benches, and a gazebo, providing a place to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and peaceful waters. Geese and ducks are often seen enjoying the pond as well.

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3

27.3 km

Duck Pond

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

4

27.5 km

Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

5

27.5 km

Think On It Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

6

34.7 km

Hethwood Pond

Highlight • Lake

There's a nice little pond in Hethwood Park. With a lot of benches and tables this is a great spot for a picnic.

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B

41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

8.06 km

1.22 km

1.14 km

1.01 km

347 m

113 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

3.34 km

548 m

293 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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Thursday 5 November

23°C

15°C

55 %

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