coffeesnob

Anyone have any thoughts on the Greenbrier trail? Flat or hilly, paved or crushed stone? Scenic or boring?

indyfabz

Uh...It's a rail-trail.

And no, it's not paved.

Here is one web site with information:

https://greenbrierwv.com/editorials/...ver-rail-trail

And another:

https://www.greenbrierrivertrail.com/#home

There was some trail damage a few years ago due to flooding, but it has been repaired.

coffeesnob

vvv

at_hiker59

Campsites every 10 miles or so. 4 lean to shelters and pit toilets. Bald eagle sightings. No cellphone reception.
Its a great place to ride and camp.

indyfabz

There is also the Great Allegheny Passage, which I did again last month.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/105349...57711028792093

at_hiker59

I agree w Indyfabz. Its a great trail.

Moe Zhoost

@indyfabz: Did you encounter any trail related issues on the GAP? I'm heading up there this month so anything I should look out for would be useful info. I'm interested in any emergent conditions/detours/etc. that may have popped up just recently.

Thanks

indyfabz

None whatsoever. There are a few rougher than usual spots (i.e., places where the limestone has been washed away) that appear to have been caused by heavy rain earlier in the year. But it's all relative. It was still is very good shape. Just saw a post on the GAP's Facebook page saying it's beautiful right now. There are some photos that show a bit of fall foliage.

If you are going to camp, I highly recommend the new place in W. Newton:

https://gaptrailcampground.com/

Also, if you camp in Connellsville at the park with the Adirondack shelters you can buy a shower from the recently constructed Cobblestone Inn. It's located along the trail maybe not even a half mile south of the park. $10 gets you a shower, washcloth, soap and those little bottles of shampoo and conditioner. And they let you bring your bike inside the lobby if you want to ride there.

ndrose

I rode the GAP this past weekend with my son, and we encountered no problems, no detours, perfect conditions. It is a spectacular trail.

Rogerogeroge

A beautiful trail. As previously noted, while it's rail-to-trail, if you deviate anywhere off of the trail it's very hilly. From Lewisburg to the trailhead, there's a good two mile (paved) drop. Marlinton is a nice town to stay in about two-thirds of the way from Lewisburg to Cass. In Cass, be sure the check out the railyard and the old sawmill by the river. And at that point, you're about six road miles of climbing away from Snowshoe ski resort if you like. We stayed in Marlinton day 1, day 2 rode to Cass and back, and day 3 back to Lewisburg. Next time, we're going to spend an extra day and take a shuttle from Marlinton to Cass and rent canoes/kayaks and paddle back to Marlinton.

wvridgerider

This is my friends website and very informative of riding in West Virginia. Not sure if he has the GRT on it though. https://www.cyclingscenicwv.com