The Meadow River Rail Trail meanders along its scenic namesake river in West Virginia’s Fayette and Greenbrier counties. The rail-trail follows a former CSX spur line built in 1907 that once serviced a lumber company.
Running for 18 miles between Nallen and Rainelle, the compacted stone trail is suitable for walking, mountain biking, fishing, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding.
From the Nallen Trailhead at its northern end, the rail-trail runs along the western border of Fayette County. Continuing south, it crosses Russellville Bridge into Greenbrier County and passes the Russellville Trailhead. The trestle bridge is one of two crossing over the Meadow River along the route. The rail-trail meanders south along the eastern bank of the river to its southern end along Snake Island Rd.
When complete, the rail-trail will be 23.1 miles and may one day connect to the Gauley River National Recreation Area at its northern end.
Official Website: https://MeadowRiverRailTrail.com/
Meadow River Rail-Trail at TrailLink.com
Trail Manager Contact
Matt Ford, President
Greenbrier Environmental Group, Inc.
292 Oak Carriage Drive
Lewisburg, West Virginia 24901
Mobile: (304) 646-7616 | Office: (304) 520-4260
917 Canyon Road
Morgantown, West Virginia 26508
Contact- MeadowRiverRailTrail@gmail.com
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