At Salem, all services are available and there is easy and quick access to U.S. Rt. 50. The Salem Depot Pavilion trailhead is the most substantial and integrated community effort to date along the trail. Restoring the authentic look and feel of the railroad era, this is a combination museum, stage, and park area where you can picnic and enjoy yet another aspect of the trail in this quiet college town that dates back to 1780.

In fact, you can actually see what life was like in 1780 at Fort New Salem, just north of the trail at Salem International University. Re-enactors, craftsman and artists recreate the frontier life and demonstrate the folkways handed down over the generations. Salem is also host to an Annual Apple Butter Festival that has been celebrating the fall harvest for 17 years.

As you make your way toward Bristol, you will come upon the Matthey Rest Area. The land was graciously donated to the trail in another example of goodwill and commitment to make it better for everyone. Not far from there, is the 1086-foot Tunnel No. 2. A couple of miles north of Bridge 14 (built in 1899), crossing Marshville Road, is one of the few remaining covered bridges in the state. Two more miles will bring you to the Eastern Terminus at Wolf Summit. The highest elevation on the old Grafton to Parkersburg rail-line at 1136 feet.

The Harrison County Rail Trail is accessible off 20th Street in North Clarksburg and continues the ADT.

The city was a major railroad hub at one time, and currently there is the hope that we may be able to extend the trail into town in the next few years and create a trail hub utilizing several grades in the immediate area.

The City of Clarksburg has expressed interest in and unveiled a proposal to link the NBRT to the Veteran’s Memorial Park complex. We need the support of businesses, organizations and trail users in making this a reality. Please contact us!

• Salem Depot Pavilion
• Fort New Salem
• Salem International University
• Bridgeport-Clarksburg CVB