Mon River Trail South
This trail is a wooded, river valley trail from the Morgantown city limits in Monongalia County to Prickett’s Fort State Park in Marion County.
Trail Location
Morgantown city limits to Pricketts Fort State Park
Trail Length
18 miles
Counties
Monongalia, Marion
Nearby Towns
Morgantown, Fairmont
Activities
Walking, Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Handicap Accessible
Trail Surface
Crushed Limestone
Trail Description
The trail is 17.7 miles long with 14.7 miles in Monongalia County and the remaining 3 miles in Marion County. Although it is one continuous trail system, the Mon River Trail North is separated from the Mon River Trail South by the Caperton Trail. The Mon River Trail has a crushed limestone surface that is comfortable for wheelchairs, strollers, and tricycles. The trail follows a wooded river valley with many scenic river views, occasional waterfalls, and a variety of wildflowers in the spring and autumn.
Parking & Trail Access
There is parking available at the Uffington boat dock, off of Route 73.