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Falling Run Greenspace
4.5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Morgantown, West Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2.6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Falling Run Greenspace'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.
What runners say about Falling Run Greenspace
“This is a beautiful area, hidden away in the middle of town- you'll be surprised you never knew it was there.”
Not many fellow students know that there’s a beautiful and extensive trail on campus. It’s a short walk from Woodburn Circle/Lair and perfect for getting away without leaving the DT campus, as there is an entrance at the end of Outlook St via College Ave and Falling Run Rd near Vandalia Parking lot.
We have visited three times in the last week. Great green space! Trails are in good shape and enough water running through the stream for my kid to practice fishing. There are a few different places to park- the best (most spots) being at the trailhead of the outlook trail (blue blaze).
"The Falling Run Greenspace is an accessible, vibrant urban oasis with the potential to become a central park of Morgantown forging a connection between WVU's Organic Farm and main hiking trails." The trails are still in progress in some areas, so be sure to wear old shoes.
If you enjoy hiking in Core Arboritum, then try Falling Run Greenspace trails. The trails are less used and most are still being built. The yellow Outlook Trail and the Blue trail are good and a pleasant hike. The area is well-shaded and ferns thrive there.
Trail conditions & character
“Parking is very limited (maybe 6 spots at the trail head), but it's only a few minute walk from parking in the neighborhood.”
Plan your run at Falling Run Greenspace
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance2.6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitefallingrungreenspace.wvu.edu
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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