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North Bend Rail Trail

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  2. WV
  3. …Northern W. Virginia
  4. Parkersburg
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Length

71.9 Miles 115.8 Kilometers


Doubletrack

Elevation

1,775' 541 m

Ascent

-1,287' -392 m

Descent

1%

Avg Grade (0°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

1,126' 343 m

High

610' 186 m

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“This abandoned CSX spur is a natural surface, doubletrack trail stretching 72 miles with 13 tunnels.”

— Ryan Smith
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Overview

Family Friendly: This is a level trail with no obstacles.

Description

The North Bend Rail Trail is 72 miles long and stretches from I-77 near Parkersburg in Wood County to Wolf Summit. It passes through 13 tunnels and crosses 36 bridges. The trail mostly parallels US Route 50 east and west.

Along with primitive camp locations along the length of the trail, overnight accommodations are available at North Bend State Park. The park has a lake, mountain bike/hiking trails and overnight accommodations (lodge and cabins). More information about the park's amenities and singletrack trail network can be found at the park's website.

The North Bend Rail Trail can be used to connect the trail system at nearby Mountwood Park to the trail system at North Bend State Park.

Contacts

Local Club: River Valley Mountain Bike Association

Mar 5, 2018: 2018 Challenge at Mountwood April 8th!

Feb 21, 2018: Club Membership Party Rescheduled

Feb 2, 2018: Wayne National Forest Recognizes RVMBA

Land Manager: West Virginia State Parks

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Winter ride on the North Bend Rail Trail.
Winter ride on the North Bend Rail Trail.
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Winter scene along the North Bend Rail Trail.
Winter scene along the North Bend Rail Trail.
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Homestead on the North Bend Rail Trail dating from the 19th century.
Homestead on the North Bend Rail Trail dating f…
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The Historic Cairo Bank is visible along the North Bend Rail Trail in Cairo, WV.
The Historic Cairo Bank is visible along the No…
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