Description:
There are 19 miles of trail from Morgantown to outside of Reedsville. This section is more secluded than the Mon. trail and goes through wooded and farm areas. It also is steeper with a little more than 900 feet in elevation gain. The section from Masontown to Melon Chapel is very scenic with rock cliffs and waterfalls adjacent to the trail. Map (pdf)
Stories:
Biking Deckers Creek Rail Trail (Highland Outdoors)
Rail Trail Profile: Deckers Creek (Highland Outdoors)
Directions:
There are 7 access/parking areas along the trail, with 4 located in Morgantown – Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, Elk Street, Deckers Creek Ave, & Marilla Park.
Activities:
Hiking, Bicycling, X-Country Skiing
Address:
P.O. Box 282 , Morgantown, WV 26507
Phone/Email:
(304) 293-2941×2414, ebelling@wvu.edu
Web resources:
Resources:
Book: " A Guide to West Virginia Rail Trails"