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Decker's Creek Nature Trail And Park

4 ★★★★☆ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Morgantown, West Virginia · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Decker's Creek Nature Trail And Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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.

Open 24h

What runners say about Decker's Creek Nature Trail And Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (16 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice little nature trail. Some educational signs, some wildflowers, a short walking trail to help the casual visitor to get in touch with West Virginia.

★★★★☆ — Gottfried , Jul 2018

Very long, relaxing trail you can walk, run, bike on. My buddy Jim Starkey built the little relaxing area w chalkboard to create art, local, deadwood made into table, bench and local art on building wall

★★★★★ — Wesley , Jun 2025

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Plan your run at Decker's Creek Nature Trail And Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websitedeckerscreek.org
  • Phone(304) 292-3970
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Decker's Creek Nature Trail And Park

Morgantown, West Virginia

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.