A section of the Mon River Rail-Trail, mile marker 3 (north of Van Voorhis) to the Van Voorhis Trailhead (mile 3.7) is now OPEN after work on drainage and surface. Thank You to our funders, the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust .
The Van Voorhis Trailhead at mile 3.8 of the Mon River Rail-Trail has expanded parking, new native flower planting, and improved access. Thank you to our contractor, Mountain Valley Resources, Central Supply of WV, and donors to the MRTC!
The Mon River Trails Conservancy has a group of cyclists each committing to bike 100-105 miles in 1 day on the Mon River and Deckers Creek Rail-Trails to raise funds for the upkeep of the Mon River Rail-Trails. Each cyclist will bike 100+ miles, and your pledges donations will keep them motivated and pedaling! DONATE!
Mile 24 of the Mon River Rail-Trail has a new formal trailhead. Thank you to our contractor, Mountain Valley Resources, and our funders Be Active WV Grant Program, Central Supply of West Virginia, Monongalia County Commission, and donors to the Mon River Trails Conservancy. See more- https://montrails.org/opekiska-trailhead/
To plan a trip, get a rail-trail map, and discover other area attractions, contact the Visit Mountaineer Country Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-458-7373 or https://www.visitmountaineercountry.com. Rail-Trail maps and Upper Mon Water Trail maps are available and can be mailed to you.
Star City Repaving Project is FINISHED and trail completely OPEN again. Thank you to our contractor, Stone Paving, Inc. for new trail paving and upgraded drainage in Town of Star City, trail miles 6 and 7. As a result, 1.5 miles have a smooth trail surface and improved drainage which helps protect the rail-trail during…
Shop an array of spring flowers and trees for planting and cafe goodies at Modern Homestead at Tathams! Plan your garden shopping for Saturday, June 8 and 10% of the sales will be donated to the rail-trails you love. Located close to the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail (mile 17.7) in Town of Reedsville West Virginia- it…
Fun times to be had at this year’s Blue Jean Ball. Support the Mon River Trails Conservancy and WV Land Trust and join us! Saturday, June 1 at Camp Muffly from noon-3pm. Purchase tickets at https://www.wvlandtrust.org/wv-land-trust-forms/purchase-tickets-for-blue-jean-ball/
We need YOUR VOTE in SUPPORT of the Parks & Trails Levy. This is a renewal of an existing levy that funds upkeep of the Mon River and Deckers Creek Trails and other outdoor recreation in Monongalia County. Election Day is May 14, 2024. Learn more-https://montrails.org/parkstrailslevy/
CELEBRATING LOCAL RAIL-TRAILS AND ARTISTS Saturday, April 27 12-5PM Wharf District- Trail mile 10, Morgantown, WV Join us for rail-trail fun, live music and art walk on national Celebrate Trails Day 2024! More Details