West Virginia Rails-to-Trails Council

About

The West Virginia Rails-to-Trails Council is a volunteer-led organization that promotes the development of rail-trails throughout the state. The council supports local groups with technical assistance, shares best practices, and advocates for funding and policies that make trail projects possible. Its mission is to create a connected system of multi-use trails that provide recreation, transportation, and economic benefits.

Rail-trails are a cornerstone of West Virginia’s non-motorized recreation network, linking towns and landscapes in accessible, low-gradient corridors. By helping communities transform dormant rail lines into active public assets, the council advances the same kind of trail infrastructure that Access Appalachia seeks to feature and connect.