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Carriage Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Charleston, West Virginia · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Carriage Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Carriage Trail
“Great views of downtown Charleston from the top.”
Very nice trail and easy to walk. Has a great view of downtown Charleston WV.
Saw mentioned in Discover the undiscovered Charleston. Wow, what's pictured, only the worthy would stumble onto, my GPS brought me to the upper entrance, however no signage until you are down along the path is there any signage confirming you are where you hoped to be.
A perfect spot for quiet walking, reading, and contemplation near downtown Charleston WV!
Great afternoon walk, nothing too strenuous. I started at the bottom but I suppose there are also places at the top to park. Great views of downtown Charleston from the top. Bring water, especially on a hot day (and it was!)
Trail conditions & character
“Great views of downtown Charleston from the top.”
Plan your run at Carriage Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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