Horseback Riding Trails in West Virginia

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  • Allegheny Highlands Trail of WV

    Rail-Trail

    State: WV
    Length: 24.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone

    The Allegheny Highlands Trail (AHT) follows the original route of the West Virginia Central and Pittsburg Railway, built by Henry Gassaway Davis in 1884. For 24.5 miles this exceptionally scenic trail provides panoramic views of the West Virginia ...

  • Barnum Rail Trail

    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 ...

  • Bear Pen Ridge Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WV
    Length: 3.50 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Grass

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  • Boundary Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WV
    Length: 3.80 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Grass

    Boundary Trail is located in the town of Slatyfork, WV which is surrounded by the Monogahela Forest. Boundary Trail is 3.75 miles and best known for challenging hiking and mountain biking. It is part of the Tea Creek Recreation area and has ...

  • County Line Trail (WV)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WV
    Length: 4 miles
    Surface: Dirt

    The County Line Trail is a short, less-traveled alternative to the neighboring 21.7-mile West Fork Trail. The County Line Trail travels 4 miles along the border of Randolph and Pocahontas counties, hence its name, and follows the ridgeline of ...

  • Cranberry Tri-Rivers Rail Trail

    Rail-Trail

    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 ...

  • Davis Trail (Engine Run Trail, Allegheny Trail)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WV
    Length: 2.30 miles
    Surface: Dirt

    Located in Canaan Mountain area of the Monongahela National Forest. Many people use this trail in conjunction with the x-country ski trail to walk between the Blackwater Falls State Park and the Canaan Valley State Park. This trail is also part ...

  • Elk River Trail

    Rail-Trail

    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 ...

  • Gauley Mountain Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WV
    Length: 5.20 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Gravel

    This remote trail along an old logging-eral railroad grade, in the Tea Creek Recreation Area of Monongahela National Forest is a favorite of mountain bikers and is wide and well maintained. Despite the mountain elevation, the trail is mostly ...

  • Greenbrier River Trail

    Rail-Trail

    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 ...

  • Marion County Trail (MCTRAIL)

    Rail-Trail

    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 ...

  • Meadow River Trail

    Rail-Trail

    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 ...

  • North Bend Rail-Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WV
    Length: 70 miles
    Surface: Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

    For a weekend getaway filled with small-town charm, wildlife and beautiful natural scenery, there is no better place than the North Bend Rail-Trail. The North Bend Rail-Trail is a scenic excursion along part of the 5,500-mile, coast-to-coast ...

  • Northern Harrison County Bike and Hike Trail

    Rail-Trail

    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 ...

  • Otter Creek Wilderness Trails

    Rail-Trail

    State: WV
    Length: 11.40 miles
    Surface: Dirt

    The Otter Creek Wilderness Area has many trails, mostly for hiking through the wilderness. Biking is prohibited in the wilderness area but horses are allowed in some areas. One of the trails, the most popular, follows an abandoned railroad grade ...

  • Panhandle Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: PA, WV
    Length: 26.20 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone

    The Panhandle Trail is another jewel in the Pittsburgh metro area trail system. A Conrail line, known as the Panhandle Railroad, once connected Pittsburgh to Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis on this route. The rail corridor has been transformed ...

  • Red Run Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WV
    Length: 2.50 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Grass

    This old logging railroad grade trail is located in the town of Slatyfork, West Virginia which is surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest. The Red Run Trail will test your mountain biking skills with its rock and root covered surface. ...

  • Tea Creek Trails

    Rail-Trail

    State: WV
    Length: 44 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Grass

    The Tea Creek Area Trails system consists of 44 miles of trails, many of which follow old railroad corridors. The trails are found in the Marlington Ranger District within Monongahela National Forest. Most of the trails are considered difficult ...

  • Williams River Trail

    Rail-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.