One of West Virginia's most successful rail-to-trail conversions, the Greenbrier River Trail was just recently ranked by BackPacker Magazine as one of the top ten hiking trails in the United States.  Extending 77 miles and traversing 35 bridges and two tunnels, the trail parallels the Greenbrier River and features some of the most spectacular pastoral and woodland scenery the state has to offer.

The trail is not limited to hiking traffic. Its level terrain is well suited for family and group mountain bike outings as well as  walking, jogging and cross-country skiing.

The Greenbrier River Trail begins 1.3 miles north of US 60 at Caldwell, West Virginia on Rt. 38.  The trail parallels the river for 77 miles from Caldwell north to the town of Cass.  Novice and intermediate mountain bikers will appreciate the packed gravel surface on the majority of the trail. 

The following is recommended:  

• North to south biking is easier
• Fat tire bicycles are easier to ride
• Motor vehicles are not permitted on the trail
• Warning:  travel at your own risk
• Bridges and tunnels may be hazardous
• Be considerate of adjacent private land owners
• Stay on the trail

For More Information Contact:

Superintendent

Watoga State Park

HC 82, Box 252

Marlinton, WV 24954

(304) 799-4087

1-800-CALL WVA

E-mail: watoga@wvdnr.gov