North Bend Rail Trail
Location
Parkersburg Trailhead: Take I-77 to the Staunton Avenue Exit. Turn East on Rt. 47 and take the first right turn (about 0.2 mile from interstate) on to Old WV Route 47. Continue about 0.7 mile and turn right on Happy Valley Road. Travel approximately 0.4 mile until you see a large house on the left. Immediately after the stone wall (Millers Landing) is the North Bend Rail Trail. Park on the gravel section opposite the trailed. Western Terminus.
Wolf Summit Trailhead: Exit Rt. 50 at Wolf Summit; nearest access for Eastern Terminus.
History
Northwestern Virginia Railroad built the railway prior to the Civil War. CSX sold the land to WV in the 80s.
Features
72 mile trail, 36 bridges, 10 tunnels
Links
- Website: North Bend Rail Trail
- Album for North Bend Rail Trail
Nearby
Blennerhasset Island, North Bend State Park, Watters Smith State Park