North Bend State Park · WV
North Bend Rail Trail
72-mile crushed-limestone rail-trail on the former B&O line across north-central WV, running through 10 tunnels and over 36 bridges, including the reputedly haunted Silver Run Tunnel. Part of the American Discovery Trail.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- · 81°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 96 min of daylight — You need at least 571 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 72 mi
- Elevation gain
- 32 ft
- Surface
- gravel
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.2340, -81.1133 — WV.
Park
Part of North Bend State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is North Bend Rail Trail?
North Bend Rail Trail is a 72-mile route with 32 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at North Bend Rail Trail?
North Bend Rail Trail is crushed gravel or compacted aggregate — drains quickly, stays passable in wet weather. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages North Bend Rail Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
North Bend Rail Trail is in North Bend State Park, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.