ADT in West Virginia

State Coordinator
D.J. and Ron Allen
Country Trails Bikes
1 Railroad Street
P.O. Box 312
Cairo, WV 26337
dnrallen@ruralnet.org

General Overview of Trail
In West Virginia the American Discovery Trail ventures through what might be called the "amazement park" of eastern America. Many trails offer scenic vistas, pastoral settings, stirring waterfalls, and botanical diversification, while rivers provide for whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing and sternwheel pleasures. There are also caves for underground exploring; cliffs for climbing; and friendly people to assure success in your trekking adventures. West Virginia has the assets for a multifaceted outdoor visit.

Detailed Trail Description
The trail in West Virginia is 262.4 miles long, with four segments.
Maryland State Line to Streby — 59.5 miles
Streby to Nestorville — 69.7 miles
Nestorville to Wilsonburg — 84 miles
Wilsonburg to Ohio State Line — 67.3 miles

For more details on the route, click here.

The most up-to-date, detailed trail directions are published in the ADT Data Books.

Affiliated Trails

North Bend Rail Trail
Harrison County Rail-Trail
Dryfork Rail-Trail
Allegheny Trail

Forests

Monongahela National Forest

Parks

Harpers Ferry National Historic Park
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Tygart Lake State Park
Blackwater Falls State Park
North Bend State Park
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and Museum

Points of Interest

Appalachian Mountain Range
Potomac Highlands
Greenland Gap
Nancy Hanks Memorial
Blackwater River Canyon and Falls
Dolly Sods Wilderness Area
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Otter Creek Wilderness Area
Salem Depot, Fort New Salem
Julia-Ann Historic District
Point Park and Plaza
Smoot Theater
Wood County Courthouse

For more information about the ADT Society, please email us at info@discoverytrail.org.

For membership inquiries, please email us at membership@discoverytrail.org.

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