The Mon River Rail-Trail system was selected to join the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Rail-Trail Hall of Fame! Thank you to the thousands of voters who helped our beautiful trail be chosen for this incredible honor. We are the 34th rail-trail to receive this national recognition. Share your photos on the rail-trail with #RailTrailHOF.
The Deckers Creek Rail-Trail work between Carnegie Street (2.5) and Rock Forge Lane (3.7) is complete & TRAIL is OPEN. This section has upgraded drainage and a new surface. Thank you to Mountain Valley Resources for the work and our funders at Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust, First Energy Foundation, & donors to MRTC!
SATURDAY, JUNE 4 8:00AM CELEBRATE NATIONAL TRAILS DAY This race is all on a scenic rail-trail- plus friendly volunteers, finisher’s medals, finish line photos, chip timing, and unique awards. More Details. Or go directly to Registration.
The Mon Python has returned to the rail-trails, this time to deliver a public health message: Mind the Mon Python- keep ssssix feet apart, especially when passssing others. Learn more about trail COVID-19 safety guidelines.
In city limits, a 1/4 mile section of the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail is closed for repairs until December 31. Please find a route around from Kroger in Sabraton to Carnegie Street, near mile 2.3, or avoid this section for the rest of the year. Thank you for your patience as we work on needed foundation…
Due to upcoming infrastructure improvements on the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail, that will close some sections in Morgantown city limits, event permits will NOT be issued now through December 31st. This notice is for event use on a section of the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail ONLY starting at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park and ending at Carnegie Street.…
Trail Work is Underway on section of the Mon River Rail-Trail from Little Falls (mile 18.5) to Opekiska Dam (mile 24). Trail will be closed from August 2- August 13 while trail is getting new compacted limestone surface. Thank You to our Funders!– Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust, Center for ActiveWV Grant…
The Imagination Running Wild Challenge is a challenge to explore all 48 miles of the Mon River / Caperton/ Deckers Creek Rail-Trail by end of 2020. There are a few limits, but many paths. This is for everyone; all cyclists, runners, walkers, in-line skaters, and cross-country skiers are invited! You can complete the entire rail-trail…
With your donations, we can bring art to the trails, lift our community spirits, and support local artists. With funding, we will have three shelters painted by different local artists. Each $500 will transform one shelter. You can donate online at: donation page
Thank You Monongalia County voters for your support! We sincerely appreciate your vote! Results are still unofficial but at this moment we have a strong 78% Vote YES! Your vote counted in saving the rail-trails and so many other special places in our county!! Happy Trails!