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Greenbrier River Trail

Marlinton, WV U.S.A.

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HC 82 Box 252
Marlinton, WV 24954
U.S.A.
 304-799-4087
800-225-5982 Reservations
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Open Year-Round No Entry Fee Charged
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The Greenbrier River Trail, operated by the West Virginia State Park system, is a 76-mile former C&O Railroad bed.

Trail uses include backpacking, bicycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and access to the Greenbrier River for anglers and paddlers.

Camping sites are scattered along the trail. The trail runs adjacent to five state parks and forests beginning at Greenbrier State Forest, near Droop Mountain Battlefield and Watoga State Parks, Seneca State Forest, and ending at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.

The trail passes through many small towns and traverses 35 bridges and two tunnels. The trail borders the Greenbrier River and is surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains.

Outdoor Activities

Greenbrier River Trail offers miles of recreational fun and scenic beauty.

Wildlife is abundant near the Greenbrier River in Pocahontas County.

Biking is a popular activity in West Virginia.

Outdoor Activities
Activities Column 1 Activities Column 2 Activities Column 3
Camping available Freshwater Fishing available Visitor Center not available
Hiking available Saltwater Fishing not available Children's Activities not available
Backpacking available Guided Tours not available
Rock Climbing not available Scenic Drives not available
Horse Trails available Big Game Hunting available Picnicking available
Wheelchair Trails/Ramps available Upland Hunting available Off-Road Vehicles not available
Waterfowl Hunting available Lodging Nearby available
Restaurants Nearby available
Canoeing available
Kayaking not available Cross-Country Skiing available
Rafting not available Downhill Skiing not available Bird-Watching available
Beaches not available Snowboarding not available Nature Viewing available
Boat Launch not available Snowshoeing available Historic Sites available
Snowmobiling not available
Ice Skating not available
Mountain Biking available Winter Camping available
Touring available

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Photo credits in order: Photo by Stephen Shaluta, courtesy of Pocahontas County Tourism Commission. Photo by W. A. Sizemore, courtesy of Pocahontas County Tourism Commission. Photo by Skip Brown, courtesy of Pocahontas County Tourism Commission.