Greenbrier River Trail

Cass, West Virginia

10 Reviews

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DESCRIPTION FROM:

Rails To Trails: Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia

by Barbara A. Noe (The Globe Pequot Press)

The queen of West Virginia’s rail-trails, and one of the longest and most scenic in the country, the Greenbrier River Trail parallels the rapid-filled Greenbrier River in a landscape punctuated by tall peaks.

Winding through the Greenbrier River Valley, it visits a blend of dark forests and steep cliffs, small towns and plush pastures, with souvenirs of its railroading days including thirty-five trestles and long-forgotten whistlestops. Surface: Original ballast, made of mostly hard-packed gravel and rock, with one short section of limestone chips between Renick and Horrock (the lime-stone came from Renick Rock Quarry near mile 26).

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Trail Statistics and Information


Activity Type:	Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Rail-Trails
Nearby City:	Cass
Distance:	77
Trail Type:	Shuttle
Surface:
Access:	Moderate
Season & Limits:	Open year round
Additional Use:	Swimming
Driving Directions:	Directions to Greenbrier River Trail

Recent Trail Reviews

Lorraine C.

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Date of Trip: 9/4/2008

I rode about 2/3 of the trail from Cass to Rennick. I enjoyed the scenery very much but did not like the loose large gravel surface, especially from Cass to Marlinton.

Blaine C.

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Date of Trip: 8/1/2007

Great rail-trail. My brother, myself and then 12 year old son rode it. We were dropped off at Cass mid-day and rode down to Marlinton. We ate there and stayed in a nice Bed & Breakfast. After a large breakfast we headed south. A large black bear with THREE cubs crossed the trail in front of us just south of Marlinton. Plenty of water (hand pumps) along the way as well as toilets. The gravel used in some sections is more suited for fatter tires. Finished out in Caldwell that afternoon.

Tom B.

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Date of Trip: 8/25/2006

We rode from Marlinton to Seebert (20 miles roundtrip) and Marlinton to Clover Lick (30 miles round trip) and then Seebert to Renick ( about 25 round trip). The entire trail was well maintained with very few riders. We stayed at Naturally You Bed and Breakfast in Marlinton, which was excellent. The tunnels and bridges were cool.Do not eat at The River Place in Marlinton. Go to the Elk River Restaurant, just north of Marlinton on Highway 219. The food is excellent and they serve alcohol! (The town of Marlinton does not have alcohol available)

Gregory A.

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Date of Trip: 7/24/2006

The trail itself was well kept. We did a 27 mile section of the northern-most section starting at Cass going south to Marlington. The trail is all gravel though and extremely tough on the feet. Other than that, very good. If you are up for a hot shower and a good night's sleep, there is a bed and breakfast in Marlington called the Old Clark Inn that was very cozy, had a great breakfast and the rates were good too. Not a bad way to start the day!

Debra S.

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Date of Trip: 7/23/2006

A beautiful trail...picked wild berries on our breaks...it follows along a beautiful river, and we saw very few people along the way. Cass downstream is gorgeous!