West Fork Trail

LENGTH: 26 miles

TRAILHEAD: Durbin, Pocahontas County to Glady, Randolph County. PERMITTED USES: Hiking, Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Horseback Riding.  This converted railroad bed offers access to a remote section of the Greenbrier River watershed. The trail parallels the West Fork of the Greenbrier River almost its entire length. Durbin, (southern end) provides access, food and lodging. The trail surface is crushed limestone and is also nearly flat with an approximate 1% grade. Backpacking and camping are popular for those seeking a remote hike with easy terraine through the Monongahela National Forest. The trail is exceptionally Scenic with wildflowers in the Spring and Summer months and gloriously colored vistas in Autumn.