Rail-Trails

Cheat River Rail-Trail

The Cheat River Rail-Trail is 2.8 miles long and parallels the Cheat River and the Cheat River Scenic Byway, Route 72. The corridor is nearly flat with outstanding natural scenery and access to the Cheat River Narrows.

When completed, the rail-trail will be approximately 8.5 miles long and extend from Manheim (across the river from the town of Rowlesburg) to just upstream (south) of Route 7/Caddell Bridge.

Trail Manager Contact

Friends of the Cheat
1343 North Preston Highway
Kingwood, WV 26537
304-329-3621
foc@cheat.org
Manager website: Cheat River Rail-Trail

Trail Stats

Trail Status	Open, Under Construction
Trail End Points	Cheat River Trailhead to 2.8 miles south toward Route 7/Caddell Bridge
Counties	Preston
Trail Length	2.8 Miles
Activities	Biking, walking, running
Trail Surface	Packed stone
Trail Link Profile	TrailLink.com Profile
Parking and Trail Access The Cheat River Trailhead is located along Route 72 at 10922 River Road, Kingwood, WV 26537. The trailhead & rail-trail are open daily from dawn to dusk. The trailhead features accessible parking, signage, restroom, picnic area, and water bottle filling station, along with the Keith Pitzer Memorial Pavilion and outtake for boaters on the Cheat River Water Trail.