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The Harrison North Rail Trail follows the West Fork River from North View in Clarksburg north, ending at a dead-end just south of the communities of Spelter and Meadowbrook. Recently repaired, the trail offers a scenic, albeit rough, route through dense woodlands with periodic water views.
Harrison County and the newly formed Harrison Rail Trails, Inc. are currently working on extending the trail north, south and west, with eventual plans calling for connections with the popular West Fork River Trail and North Bend Rail Trail, as well as the developing Harrison South Rail Trail.
A trailhead with unmarked parking is available in Clarksburg's North View neighborhood at the trail's southern terminus on N. 25th Street. Two miles north, a second trailhead with unmarked parking can be found where the trail crosses Fall Run (off Glen Falls Road).
Went there and walked half of trail. Good walking trail really no challenges though. But the views and area is nice and clean. Worse part was all the small dogs that live off the trail. I had my dog with me so it was constant barking and coming after us.
Went there today for the first time. Trail was nice and clean. Nice scenery and pleasant walking. We had our Great Dane with us and it is perfect for dogs. The only issues we had was all the sewer drains and the smell. And the houses that are next to the trail have dogs and they wouldn't leave us alone.
Glad to see this trail open again and can't wait to see it connected to others, but there is still a lot of work to be done. If you are looking for a somewhat challenging ride involving dodging or riding through waterholes this trail provides it, but if you are looking to ride at a consistent or fast pace, currently this trail is not suitable for that. I rode this course on opening day for Rail Trails in April and again on Aug 11, hoping to see some improvement, but the only noticeable change was the removal of a bridge that was replaced with a culvert and fill in that needs some more work. I was able to ride over the fill in, but it may be difficult for many riders. In summing up, the ride was OK for me, but I wasn't looking to get covered with soot and dirt on my ride and I wouldn't take my daughter from one end to the other, as I don't think it would be enjoyable for her. Looking forward to more improvements and more consistent surface.
This trail has been down for quite a few years but has been reopened. There has been alot of work done recently and this trail is getting better and better. If you haven't been on it in a while it might be time to stop by and check it out. Thanks to all the people involved in cleaning it up for everyone to have the chance to enjoy it.
The trail has been cleared as of Jan 2016 of all contaniments by DEP.
Harrison Trail is being steadily improved.
Surface has been repaired, committee members are working daily to replace benches and repair drainage issues as well as remove brush.
I encourage a new visit to this trail and enjoy the scenic view of the river while you enjoy the trail.
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