The Caperton River Trail is a

rail trail A rail trail is a shared-use path on railway right of way. Rail trails are typically constructed after a railway has been abandoned and the track has been removed, but may also share the right of way with active railways, light rail, or streetcar ...

located in

West Virginia West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the Bur ...

, United States. The trail runs through an urban area with access to parks, restaurants and shops. Together with the

Mon River Trail The Mon River Trail is a rail trail located in West Virginia, United States. The trail is composed of two separate sections - the north section and the south section, which are connected by the Caperton Trail. It is relatively flat and follows th ...

and

Deckers Creek Trail The Deckers Creek Trail is a rail trail located in West Virginia. The trail climbs a 2% grade, rising in elevation as it runs through the deciduous forests, hemlock groves, open fields and farmlands in Preston County. Together with the Mon Ri ...

, it forms a network of multi-use, non-motorized use, trails connecting Marion County, Monongalia County and Preston County. The entire trail network has been designated a

National Recreation Trail The National Trails System is a series of trails in the United States designated "to promote the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of the open-air, outdoor areas and historic resources of the Nati ...

by the NRT, National Recreation Trails Program.

Location

* Northern terminus at the connection with the Mon River Trail at the

Morgantown, West Virginia Morgantown is a city in and the county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States, situated along the Monongahela River. The largest city in North-Central West Virginia, Morgantown is best known as th ...

northern city limits (). * Intersection with the Deckers Creek Trail in Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown (). * Southern terminus at the connection with the Mon River Trail along at Morgantown southern city limits ({{coord, 39, 36, 29.1, N, 79, 58, 13.1, W, region:US-WV, display=inline).

External links

Mon River Trails Conservancy
Rail trails in West Virginia Protected areas of Monongalia County, West Virginia Transportation in Monongalia County, West Virginia