photo ©E. Belling
ENJOY THE MON RIVER / CAPERTON / DECKERS CREEK TRAILS
Currently, 48 miles of the Mon River / Caperton / Deckers Creek Rail-Trails are open for non-motorized use, primarily walking, cycling, jogging, and cross-country skiing with a smooth, durable surface for wheel-chair use and all types of bicycles. In Morgantown and Star City, eight miles of trail are paved, allowing for in-line skating. The rail-trail connects three counties, Marion, Monongalia, and Preston Counties in North Central West Virginia.
The Caperton Trail has an urban feel with neighboring city parks, restaurants, and shops. The relatively flat Mon River Trail meanders along the wooded river valley with occasional bottomland and field habitats. The Deckers Creek Trail is more of a challenge as it climbs at approximately a 2% grade 1,000 feet over 19 miles with rhododendron and hemlock groves, deciduous forests, into more open fields and farmlands in Preston County.
The entire trail network is designated a National Recreation Trail.
Currently, 48 miles of the Mon River / Caperton / Deckers Creek Rail-Trails are open for non-motorized use, primarily walking, cycling, jogging, and cross-country skiing with a smooth, durable surface for wheel-chair use and all types of bicycles. In Morgantown and Star City, eight miles of trail are paved, allowing for in-line skating. The rail-trail connects three counties, Marion, Monongalia, and Preston Counties in North Central West Virginia.
The Caperton Trail has an urban feel with neighboring city parks, restaurants, and shops. The relatively flat Mon River Trail meanders along the wooded river valley with occasional bottomland and field habitats. The Deckers Creek Trail is more of a challenge as it climbs at approximately a 2% grade 1,000 feet over 19 miles with rhododendron and hemlock groves, deciduous forests, into more open fields and farmlands in Preston County.
The entire trail network is designated a National Recreation Trail.
Generation Morgantown to Host 3rd Annual Canine Classic 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Hazel Ruby McQuain Waterfront Park in Morgantown.
Registration will be between 7AM- 8:15AM.
The race will start at 8:30AM.
Canine Classic registration information.
This 5K run/walk is unique to Morgantown because race participants can compete with their canine companions. The Canine Classic 5K is a charity event that raises awareness and support for local organizations who work to increase canine welfare and services around the area. Proceeds from this race will be donated to the Morgantown Police K-9 Unit and the Mon River Trails Conservancy (MRTC). Active K-9 units offer our community additional protection and our police extra support. The MRTC develops and manages the dog-friendly Mon River and Deckers Creek Rail-Trails.
For more information and to register, visit iplayoutside.com.
If your business or organization is interested in being an event sponsor, contact Mary Slabinski at 724-627-0868 or mooshy17@yahoo.com.
Generation Morgantown is a young professional’s group dedicated to community events and services that support and enhance our local community. To find out more and to become a member, visit generationmorgantown.com.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Hazel Ruby McQuain Waterfront Park in Morgantown.
Registration will be between 7AM- 8:15AM.
The race will start at 8:30AM.
Canine Classic registration information.
This 5K run/walk is unique to Morgantown because race participants can compete with their canine companions. The Canine Classic 5K is a charity event that raises awareness and support for local organizations who work to increase canine welfare and services around the area. Proceeds from this race will be donated to the Morgantown Police K-9 Unit and the Mon River Trails Conservancy (MRTC). Active K-9 units offer our community additional protection and our police extra support. The MRTC develops and manages the dog-friendly Mon River and Deckers Creek Rail-Trails.
For more information and to register, visit iplayoutside.com.
If your business or organization is interested in being an event sponsor, contact Mary Slabinski at 724-627-0868 or mooshy17@yahoo.com.
Generation Morgantown is a young professional’s group dedicated to community events and services that support and enhance our local community. To find out more and to become a member, visit generationmorgantown.com.