Piney Canyon

Piney Canyon is home to Piney River, an important feature in the history of Beckley, WV.  It was a travel route by foot and horse and then a railroad for timber and coal. The cities founder had a grist mill on its waters.It is relatively quite today with only an occasional train. The coal mines are gone, the early 20th century community has vanished with almost no trace. It is a great place to hike and spot wildflowers. I had another after school event, so I spent an hour or so hiking into and then out of the canyon, once again in shirt and tie like a country gentleman.

#40- Foam Flower

#41- Sweet White Violet

Mixed Group- Spurred Violet, Chickweed and Sweet White Violet

Red Trillium