About
The Mon River Trails Conservancy has been building and stewarding the Mon River and Deckers Creek Rail-Trails since 1991 — which makes them one of the older trail organizations in the state and one of the most experienced. Their network of rail-trails in Monongalia and Preston counties connects communities along the Mon River corridor and provides one of the most accessible off-road trail experiences in North Central West Virginia. Flat, scenic, and open to users of all abilities, these trails serve a genuinely broad public.
MRTC does the ongoing work that keeps those trails usable — maintenance, access agreements, advocacy, and stewardship. They also serve as a resource for communities and organizations looking to develop their own rail-trail corridors. For anyone interested in how trail infrastructure can connect communities and drive local economies, Mon River Trails is a strong case study right in Morgantown's backyard.
