The Greenbrier River Trail, the longest state park in the state, offers 78 miles of scenic hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing and mountain biking along the banks of the river. Best of all, it is within a few feet of your back door!
NEW – The Washington D.C. based Rails to Trails Conservancy has chosen the Greenbrier River Bike trail to its “Hall of Fame” and Trail of the Month category for nationally recognized railroads to trails. Read more about this selection by clicking here.
Mountain Biking Magazine rated West Virginia as the 4th best mountain biking in the world, and Pocahontas County has some of the best mountain biking in the state.
Backpacker Magazine has the trail as one of the top ten hiking trails in the United States. The 78 mile, 35 bridge, 2 tunnel trail has less that a 1% grade that shows off its woodland, wildlife and wildflowers. It is not uncommon to cross paths with deer, grouse, wild turkeys, or even a black bear.
Outdoor Explore Magazine describes the trail as “One of the finest rural trails in America, a 78-mile delight!”
