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Trailhead Northern Harrison County Bike and Hike Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Clarksburg, West Virginia · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Trailhead Northern Harrison County Bike and Hike Trail'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.

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Crushed gravelOpen 24h

What runners say about Trailhead Northern Harrison County Bike and Hike Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (12 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The Harrison County North Rail Trail runs from Clarksburg to Spelter. Some sections are better than others. You will probably want a Mountain Bike if you bike the entire trail. Harrison County is working on improving its rail trails. In Shinnston, you can connect and ride the West Fork River Trail.

★★★★☆ — Steve , Apr 2024

My husband and I love Rails to Trails of any kind. We took a nice 4 mile walk during the morning hours, very peaceful, only saw a couple of other friendly folks walking. Gravel bike or Mountain bike I would say would be best, not a road bike. Perfect for walking.

★★★★★ — Crystal , Jul 2025

1 or maybe 2 car parking spot at Claksburg trailhead, which is welcoming and nicely decorated. The gravel is fairly coarse through the middle section of the trail, and some areas are in rough condition. It's a decent short trail.

★★★★☆ — Representwv , Dec 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“The gravel is fairly coarse through the middle section of the trail, and some areas are in rough condition.”

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Plan your run at Trailhead Northern Harrison County Bike and Hike Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.

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 Trailhead Northern Harrison County Bike and Hike Trail

1201 N 25th St, Clarksburg, WV 26301

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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.