MRTC Cycling Jersey
A MRTC Cycling Jersey is now available for purchase with part of the proceeds supporting the rail-trails you love! Treat yourself or gift a friend! https://aerotechdesigns.com/mon-river-trails-conservancy-cycling-jersey/
Trail Amenity Signs- Star City
Two new directional amenity signs are now part of the Mon River Rail-Trail landscape. On either side of Town of Star City, signs provide info on upcoming amenities, distances to other destinations, and connections to the Sheepskin Trail and the Marion County Trail at either end. Thank you to Mountain Valley Resources for install and…
OPEN: Mile 3 to Mile 6 of Mon River Trail
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 .
Van Voorhis Trailhead
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!
MRTCentury
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!
Opekiska Trailhead
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/
Star City Section OPEN- Trail Repaving
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…
Rail-Trail Day at Modern Homestead
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…
Blue Jean Ball 2024: National Trails Day
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/
Monongalia County Parks & Trails Levy
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/