Greenbrier River Trail

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Along the Greenbrier River Trail, south of Marlinton
Along the Greenbrier River Trail, south of Marlinton

The Greenbrier River Trail is a rail trail operated by West Virginia State Parks. The trail is a 77 mile (120 kilometer) long former railroad, now used for hiking, bicycling, ski-touring, horseback-riding, and wheel-chair use. The trail passes through numerous small towns and traverses 35 bridges and 2 tunnels as it winds its way along the valley. Most of the trail is adjacent to the beautiful Greenbrier River and is surrounded by peaks of the Allegheny Mountains.

It is level throughout its length and the surface is generally hard packed, but varies from rough to fine gravel. Consequently, although there are few problems for hikers, bicyclists will have to adjust their riding styles and anticipated travel times accordingly. Bicycles with large tires are recommended. Cross-country skiers will require at least six inches of snow to avoid damage from protruding gravel. Restroom facilities and approved drinking water sources have been developed along the Trail. Several "primitive" camping sites are now being developed near or adjacent to the Trail. Lodging is available near the trail and several outfitters will shuttle cyclists and hikers.

Marlinton Trailhead, Greenbrier River Trail
Marlinton Trailhead, Greenbrier River Trail
Long and straight along the Greenbrier River Trail
Long and straight along the Greenbrier River Trail

Trailhead Milepost Directions Map Coordinates
North Caldwell 3.1 1 mi N of US 60 on Stone House Rd. 37°47′37.47″N, 80°22′50.4″W
Seebert 45.8 at Seebert on County Rt. 27, about 2 miles east of US 219. 38°07′36.32″N, 80°10′32.76″W
Marlinton 56.0 at Marlinton on WV Rt. 39 38°13′17.87″N, 80°05′38.65″W
Cass 80.4 at Slabtown, 0.5 mi S of Cass on WV Rt. 66 at Deer Creek Road 38°23′26.79″N, 79°55′19.53″W

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Protected Areas of West Virginia
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State parks
State forests
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Allegheny • Amherst-Plymouth • Anawalt • Andrew Rowan • Bear Rock Lakes • Becky Creek • Beech Fork Lake • Berwind Lake • Beury Mountain • Big Ditch • Big Ugly • Bluestone Lake • Briery Mountain • Burches Run Lake • Burnsville Lake • Castleman Run Lake • Cecil H. Underwood • Center Branch • Chief Cornstalk • Conaway Run Lake • Cross Creek • Dunkard Fork • East Lynn Lake • Edwards Run • Elk River • Fork Creek • Fort Mill Ridge • Frozen Camp • Green Bottom • Handley • Hilbert • Hillcrest • Horse Creek • Hughes River • Huttonsville • Lantz Farm and Nature Preserve • Laurel Lake • Lewis Wetzel • McClintic • Meadow River • Mill Creek • Moncove Lake • Morris Creek • Nathaniel Mountain • Pedlar • Pleasant Creek • Plum Orchard Lake • Pruntytown • R.D. Bailey Lake • Ritchie Mines • Sand Hill • Shannondale Springs • Short Mountain • Sleepy Creek • Smoke Camp • Snake Hill • South Branch • Stonecoal Lake • Stonewall Jackson Lake • Stumptown • Summersville Lake • Tate Lohr • Teter Creek Lake • The Jug • Thorn Creek • Tug Fork • Turkey Run • Upper Deckers Creek • Upper Mud River • Valley Bend Wetlands • Wallback • Widmeyer • Woodrum
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