Rail-Trail
State: WV Length: 4 miles Surface: Ballast, Dirt, Grass
Nestled in a northern valley of West Virginia, the Barnum Rail-Trail follows the North Branch of the Potomac River through the superb scenery of the Upper Potomac region. If you plan to explore this out-and-back trail by bike, a mountain bike ...
State: WV Length: 6.70 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Brooke Pioneer Trail follows the east bank of the Ohio River between Wellsburg and the Brooke–Ohio County line at Short Creek. Here the Brooke Pioneer Trail continues into Ohio County as the Wheeling Heritage Trails. Both trails are ...
State: WV Length: 6 miles Surface: Ballast, Dirt, Gravel
As it weaves past long-abandoned mining towns such as Red Ash and Rush Run, the Brooklyn to Southside Junction Trail tells the unique story of "King Coal" and Appalachia. Once an important transportation corridor used to haul coal from the remote ...
State: WV Length: 16 miles Surface: Dirt, Gravel
The Cranberry Tri-Rivers Rail-Trail, also called the Cranberry Rail-Trail, is named for the Cranberry, Cherry and Gauley rivers it travels along or across. The trail begins in downtown Richwood, immediately behind the visitors center, which ...
State: WV Length: 1 miles Surface: Gravel
This trail provides access to Coonskin Park and runs near the adjacent airport. Sections of the trail are very steep. While the majority of the trail is not a rail-trail, there is a short section that runs parallel to an out-of-service rail ...
State: WV Length: 6 miles Surface: Dirt, Gravel
Situated in the heart of West Virginia's pristine New River Gorge National River, the Glade Creek Trail (out-and-back only) has something for everyone. Once a narrow gauge railroad corridor used to haul coal from remote mines within New River ...
State: WV Length: 77 miles Surface: Gravel
West Virginia's beautiful Greenbrier River Trail is one of America's premier rail-trails and popular with bicyclists, hikers, walkers and cross-country skiers. Most of the trail runs along the gorgeous Greenbrier River and passes through picturesque ...
State: WV Length: 2 miles Surface: Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel
The Marion County Trail (a.k.a. the MC Trail) runs for 2.5 miles along Pricketts Creek through rural Marion County. The trail's main highlight is a 1,200-foot lighted tunnel (Meredith tunnel) through the mountain. The trail begins near Prickett's ...
State: WV Length: 16.70 miles Surface: Crushed Stone
The Meadow River Trail is a planned 16.7-mile pathway that traces its scenic namesake river in Southern West Virginia's Fayette and Greenbrier counties. It will run from Rainelle to Nallen and may one day connect to the Gauley River National ...
State: WV Length: 19 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Morgantown is known as the home of West Virginia University, the inspiration for a Joni Mitchell song and the birthplace of Don Knotts. And it's also known for its wonderful trails: the Mon River Rail-Trail System. The nexus of this 45-mile ...
State: WV Length: 7 miles Surface: Cinder, Grass, Gravel
The 7-mile Harrison County Bike and Hike Trail traverses the West Fork River between North View in Clarksburg and Spelter in Meadowbrook. Pending repairs, the trail is currently closed until further notice. You can, however, use the Southern ...
State: WV Length: 3.20 miles Surface: Dirt, Gravel
With breathtaking scenery, numerous bridges and several impressive overlooks, it is no wonder that the wide, well-maintained Thurmond-Minden Trail is one of the most popular trails in New River Gorge National River. The trail traces the Arbuckle ...
State: WV Length: 25 miles Surface: Ballast, Crushed Stone, Gravel
The West Fork Trail is a pleasant 21.7-mile trail that snakes its way through a remote mountain setting and follows the West Fork River for most of its route. The soothing rumble of the river complements the trail's serene environment. This ...
State: WV Length: 16.50 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Wheeling Heritage Trails are known locally as two trails: the Ohio River Trail and the Wheeling Creek Trail. The route is flat and paved, and beautiful signs along the way provide a self-guided tour of Wheeling's past. The Ohio River Trail ...
State: WV Length: 5 miles Surface: Dirt
Located in the heart of West Virginia, the Whitmeadow Ridge Trail is also in the center of the Monongahela National Forest. Otherwise known as the Whitmeadow Hunters Access Trail (notice the bullet holes in the trail signs), this beautiful trail ...
State: WV Length: 2.50 miles Surface: Dirt, Gravel
Explore the Williams River and the mountain country of West Virginia on this trail. Be sure to bring a mountain bike, not a road bike if you are planning to ride.