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Fort Boreman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 804 Google reviews · Running trail in Parkersburg, West Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fort Boreman 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.
Park with hiking trails & hilltop views of the city & river, on the site of a Civil War–era fort.
What runners say about Fort Boreman Park
“Very small "park" but it's clean & has a beautiful view.”
“Beautiful views of the Ohio & Little Kanawha Rivers along with Belpre, OH and downtown Parkersburg, WV.”
Absolutely beautiful! Breathtaking views of the Ohio river, and Parkersburg. So full of history! The Trails through the bunkers and the nature walk to get to them are so so pretty. Pavilions are on site with grills, Even had a playground for the kids! HIGHLY recommend!
Its a beautiful place to spend time with family and friends. It has two picnic shelter and has a big parking place. The view from the top is really amazing.. From there view of Ohio river, parkersburg, belpre is incredible. It has a small playground for kids and has hiking trail, and really everything is beautiful.
Great stop on our drive through western WV! We spent about 1.5 hours playing on the playground, reading the history, and enjoying the paths. We only did the short piece from the parking lot, around the mountain, and back up to the flagpoles. It was rocky, and a little steep, but our small kids did fantastic.
Even though technically there’s not a Fort, this has a few cannons and old cabin on its premises. It’s a great overview of the city of Parkersburg, and even with views of Belpre, this is a great sunset location. The maintenance and upkeep is great for a local park.
Trail conditions & character
“The highway traffic noise takes away from the ambiance, and the overgrowth blocks some of the views, but I still say it was a worth a stop to stretch your legs.”
“We only did the short piece from the parking lot, around the mountain, and back up to the flagpoles.”
Plan your run at Fort Boreman Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitewoodcountywv.com
- Phone+1 304-424-1976
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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