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Mon River Trail: Van Voorhis Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 152 Google reviews · Running trail in Morgantown, West Virginia · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Mon River Trail: Van Voorhis Trailhead'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 offering a public restroom, plus opportunities for walking, biking, and kayaking.
What runners say about Mon River Trail: Van Voorhis Trailhead
“It's flat, well maintained, not overcrowded, and offers some nice views of the river and surrounding areas.”
“Beautiful area to connect with nature and work on your fitness.”
Great place to park and ride your bike on the rail trail or put your kayak in. There is a bathroom and plenty of parking.
Great resource for the community, nice trail surface for walking and biking.
Kayak-sized boat launch. Gravel parking lot. Bathroom (although it was locked today) that looks rather new. Some grassy flat space between the parking lot and river. A few benches at the Riverside. Trail cuts right through the parking lot.
Long and enough trail. Nice env. You can jog as much as u want. Moreover its nt that crowded at all. A lot of parking stations at different junctions, we frequently change junctions and take a walk. I liked the trail and so I recommend to whoever concerned. Again, really wonderful trail for jogging and so on
Trail conditions & character
“A lot of parking stations at different junctions, we frequently change junctions and take a walk.”
“You can expect plenty of parking, a restroom, a clean environment, and lots of fun!”
“It's flat, well maintained, not overcrowded, and offers some nice views of the river and surrounding areas.”
“It's flat, well maintained, not overcrowded, and offers some nice views of the river and surrounding areas.”
Plan your run at Mon River Trail: Van Voorhis Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitemontrails.org
- Phone(304) 692-6782
- 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 |
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