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VA Park Trail, Clarksburg, West Virginia

4.6 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Clarksburg, West Virginia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
1.5 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from VA Park Trail, Clarksburg, West Virginia'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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1.5 miLit at nightDog-friendly

What runners say about VA Park Trail, Clarksburg, West Virginia

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (33 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice trail to walk for exercise. Park has a small waterpark for family, picnic areas, and fishing. If you like the outdoors this park is for you. Bring your fur baby with you. This park also has a doggie play area. Nice small nature trail to walk. Trail is paved with small areas of incline as well as flat areas.

★★★★☆ — Jenni , May 2021

Sometimes trying to avoid the landmines of goose poop is difficult, but overall a beautiful park with a walking trail, pickle ball, tennis court, playground for the kids, Splash Zone water Park, amphitheater for shows, and many picnic spots available

★★★★☆ — Michael , Apr 2025

I love this place! It's a wonderful 1.5 mile walk that is right on the water. There are some hills and boards all along on how to increase your workout. I find it very peaceful and it gives a great workout while walking.

★★★★★ — Michelle , Nov 2024

The trail is a good size a little over a mile, lots of nature around. The trail needs some attention in a few areas.

★★★★★ — Andrea , Dec 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 33 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Great place to walk your dog!”

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💡 Lit for night running

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance1.5 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityparksofclarksburg.com

Hours

Monday 5 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–9 PM
Thursday 5 AM–9 PM
Friday 5 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM–7 PM

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 VA Park Trail, Clarksburg, West Virginia

WV-98, 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.