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Mon River Trail~Morgantown
Mon River Trail North
Trail Location:Pennsylvania State Line to Star City, WV
Trail Length: 6 miles
Counties: Monongalia
Nearby Towns: Star City, Morgantown
Activities: Walking, Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Handicap Accessible
Trail Surface: Crushed limestone
Trail Description:
The trail follows along the Monongahela River from Star City to Van Voorhis Road. The long-term plan for this trail is to take it to the Pennsylvania State Line where it will then connect with a PA trail into Point Marion, PA.
Parking & Trail Access:
There is parking available in Star City at the Edith Barill Riverfront Park. You can order a free full-color map/brochure of the trail from the Greater Morgantown Convention & Visitors Bureau by calling 1-800-458-7373, or email cvb@mgtn.com.
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Mon River Trail South
Trail Location: Morgantown city limits to Pricketts Fort State Park
Trail Length: 18 miles
Counties: Monongalia, Marion
Nearby Towns: Morgantown, Fairmont
Activities: Walking, Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Handicap Accessible
Trail Surface: Crushed limestone
Trail Description:
This trail is a wooded, river valley trail from the Morgantown city limits in Monongalia County to Prickett?s Fort State Park in Marion County. The trail is 17.7 miles long with 14.7 miles in Monongalia County and the remaining 3 miles in Marion County. Although it is one continuous trail system, the Mon River Trail North is separated from the Mon River Trail South by the Caperton Trail. The Mon River Trail has a crushed limestone surface that is comfortable for wheelchairs, strollers, and tricycles. The trail follows a wooded river valley with many scenic river views, occasional waterfalls, and a variety of wildflowers in the spring and autumn.
Parking & Trail Access:
There is parking available at the Uffington boat dock, off of Route 73. You can order a free full-color map/brochure of the trail from the Greater Morgantown Convention & Visitors Bureau by calling 1-800-458-7373, or email cvb@mgtn.com.
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