Monongahela National Forest · WV
West Fork Rail Trail
A remote 22-mile rail-trail between Glady and Durbin following the West Fork of the Greenbrier River through the Monongahela National Forest, with historic trestles, quiet river views and backcountry campsites.
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Conditions
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Mountain biking
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Score breakdown
- · 79°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.
- − 90 min of daylight — You need at least 221 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 22 mi
- Elevation gain
- 880 ft
- Surface
- mixed
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.7296, -79.7721 — WV.
Park
Part of Monongahela National Forest.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is West Fork Rail Trail?
West Fork Rail Trail is a 22-mile route with 880 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. 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 West Fork Rail Trail?
West Fork Rail Trail is mixed surface — sections of dirt, rock, and root that vary along the route. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages West Fork Rail Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
West Fork Rail Trail is in Monongahela National Forest, 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.