Trail Report
Conditions,
Attractions,
Approximate Mileages
Wood County
Section
Ritchie County Section
Doddridge County Section
Harrison County Section
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What to Expect? |
Happy Valley to Ellenboro - The most extensive construction in the trail's 10 year history has been completed for this 30 mile segment. |
| Ellenboro to Pennsboro - finished |
| Pennsboro to West Union - unfinished with some very rough areas |
| West Union to Smithsburg - finished |
| Smithburg to Industrial - finished |
Industrial to Wolf Summit - finished |
Clarksburg Extension - no information on acquisition at this time |
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Trail Services |
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Trail Users |
Please observe the rules of the road, and remember that you are responsible
for your own safety.
Make sure to wear the
appropriate clothing and footwear considering your outdoor activity and
weather conditions. It is also very important to ensure you have an adequate
supply of water or favorite beverage (alcohol is prohibited), and snacks to
allow you to complete your visit comfortably.
West Virginia law requires
youth ages 14 and under to wear a helmet while biking. Regardless of age,
wearing a helmet is highly advisable as the potential for head injuries is
greatly increased if the rider is involved in an accident. Headphones and
other non-essential items are discouraged as they compromise safety for
everyone on the trail.
There are also some right-of-way rules you should note. Bikers must yield to
hikers, and both bikers and hikers must yield to horseback riders and horse
driven trollies and wagons. This is very important, as some sections of the
trail (Cairo to Ellenboro), may experience high volumes of usage at any time
of the year.
Please follow manufacturer's and or rental shop's safety recommendations for
bicycles, helmets and any equipment or proper technique required for your
specific activity and interest.
Leave No Trace.
Pack It In, Pack It Out!
Let's Rest a While!
Offering a beautiful view of
Bonds Creek, this dedicated rest area is a tribute to West Virginia State
Police Lt. Matt Turner, killed in a helicopter crash in 1996. Turner's widow
Linda provided the materials, and many of his co-workers pitched in to build
this structure that exemplifies the
appreciation and love this man had for the trail. As with nearly all successful
recreational trails, the common theme is that they, by and large, are
nurtured and supported by those who enjoy them and realize the benefits for
local communities and the excitement they bring to new visitors. We thank Matt and Linda
Turner and friends for their selfless contribution, and we want others to
know, that it is truly folks like these that make our trail a very special
place. The Turner gazebo is not the
only rest area made possible by the generosity of trail users. Rest
Areas Completed! These rest areas
are located at Petroleum, eastern end of the West Union tunnel and just east
of Salem.
When you're on the trail, there is nothing like a good spot to rest and
enjoy the relaxing atmosphere that defines the North Bend Rail Trail. One of
the best of these is the Turner Gazebo just east of Tunnel No. 13.
The North Bend
Rail to Trail Foundation and the staff of the North Bend State Park have been
working on the construction of three rest areas along the trail. Each rest
area features a picnic shelter and will eventually include a pit toilet, water source, fire
pit, bike rack and hitching post.