Just a 2010 update with not much to add other than to concur with previous comments. The trail parallels the river almost the whole way with lots of nice scenery. It is paved to the city limits; nice, cinder path for the balance. We hadn’t checked into our downtown hotel yet, so we stopped at the parking area just south of downtown. The specific parking area for the trail only had about 8 spots, but it sits adjacent to a relatively new commercial/retail/hotel development with plenty of parking and services. We turned around at milepost 24. There is a parking area noted on the map there, but it wasn’t noticeable to us.

Day three of our multiday adventure riding a rail trail that starts out of the Hazel ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown (Mon North, Decker Creek and Mon South) we headed south starting at MP 10. The Wharf area has got a lot of potential and several businesses have recently located right along the trail. We had a wonderful dinner outside at Oliverio's Ristorante last night. Today we stocked up on subs from Subway as I was advised that there are no convenience stores or places to resupply, even water, along the route. It was getting hoptter as the week progressed. We saw several interesting birds and other wildlife along the Monongahela river which the trail runs alongside. The trail is paved for a short distance (approx. .5 mile) then crushed limestone. It was excellent for cycling. We had planned to ride to the end at MP 29 but after three straight days of riding my wife was beginning to feel the effects so we turned at MP 25 and figure we'll cathch the last four miles from the other direction tomorrow when we cycle from Pickett's Fort State Park when we also cycle the MC Trail. Will have to pass on the West Fork River Trail as I read and had confirmed that the trail was washed out due to the heavy rains from this Spring. The days totals were 30 miles of cycling with 5 hrs of riding time.

I walked the southernmost 2 miles of the trail starting at the MCTrail parking lot at Prickett's Fort. I wished it were paved (rocks in my shoes from hiking), but it is a very flat surface with almost no elevation change at all. The Monongahela River is very beautiful and was enjoyable to walk along. Even though there are a few little towns along the path, it was so peaceful! I saw a lot of birds that I haven't seen in a very long time. All of the flowering trees were in bloom and it was so pretty. I walked for about 3 hours late on a Saturday morning and I only ran into a few people. Very nice for me, because I don't like a crowded path. I can't wait to bring my bike and ride the entire trail system!

"FOR THOSE OF US WHOSE HOME TRAIL IS SHARED BY HORSES, THE SURFACE OF THIS TRAIL IS MUCH APPRECIATED. NO HORSES ALLOWED HERE. BEAUTIFUL SCENERY. NOTE: NO TOILETS OR SOURCE OF WATER BETWEEN PRICKETT'S FORT AND MORGANTOWN.THE PAVED PORTION AROUND MORGANTOWN (CAPERTON TRAIL) IS VERY NICE WITH EASY ACCESS TO RESTAURANTS"

"This trail will not disappoint you. We had great weather and a fantastic ride. Morgantown is a great little city to eat in. check out maxwell's, and la casa. Stayed in the ""clarion morgan"" and it is a great little hotel in downtown on 1/4 mile from all trails is rosy mcquain park."

"Flat beautiful and well groomed. Rode this on Sept 28, 2005. Started in Morgantown. This should be a great ride for the fall colours. Enjoy"