The Department Of Mines, Minerals And Energy Announced A Grant Of Over Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars Has Been Awarded To Dickenson County Virginia, From The Abandoned Mine Lands Pilot Program. The Funding Will Help Expand A Trail Network And Reclaim Abandoned Mine Land. In Addition To Extending Cranesnest Trail, It Will Help Improve The Safety Of The Area And Improve User Experience. The Grant Will Also Pay For The Closure Of Nine Historic Underground Coal Mine Portals Along The Trail’s Path. Once Completed The Trail Will Be 26 Miles.