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Running trails in West Virginia
93 trails across 26 cities in West Virginia, with the most in Morgantown, Charleston, and Parkersburg — including 11 paved, 5 loops, 2 shaded, and 2 long enough for a 5-mile run. Every listing shows the things runners actually decide on: surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and trailhead parking. Pick a city for the full local list, or filter the West Virginia trails below.
Cities in West Virginia
Every city and town in West Virginia with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.
Notable running trails in West Virginia
The West Virginia trails runners review most, ranked by rating weighted by review volume. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to narrow to the run you're actually planning. See the full best-of-West Virginia ranking →
Coopers Rock State Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,393 reviews
Scenic nature preserve offering numerous hiking trails, campsites, parking & facilities.
Ritter Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,075 reviews
Spacious park offering trails, green spaces & a rose garden, plus a creek, dog park & 2 playgrounds.
Valley Falls State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,411 reviews
Sprawling 1,145-acre park with waterfalls, 18 miles of trails & a river for fishing & kayaking.
Coonskin Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,456 reviews
Riverside park offering nature trails, a golf course & soccer field, plus a pond, pool & playground.
Parkersburg City Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,464 reviews
46.6-acre urban park featuring a swimming pool, multiple sports facilities, picnic sites & trails.
Tomlinson Run State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,102 reviews
Family-friendly activities are available at this serene destination with forested hills & a stream.
Heritage Port
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,102 reviews
Year-round festivals & live entertainment draw crowds to this riverfront park along a bike trail.
War Memorial Park Martinsburg
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,062 reviews
Park featuring pools, swings, playgrounds and a monument.
Poor House Farm Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 981 reviews
Sprawling county park offering a stocked lake, multiple event pavilions, disc golf & mid-1800s barn.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 949 reviews
Featuring a baseball field, splash area, and playground, this area offers picnic tables, slides, a swimming pool and miniature golf.
Palatine Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 888 reviews
Scenic riverside park with walking paths, a boat launch & water activities, plus a splash pad.
Harris Riverfront Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 905 reviews
Green space with a skate park, playground & amphitheater, plus picnic tables & exercise equipment.
Fort Boreman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 804 reviews
Park with hiking trails & hilltop views of the city & river, on the site of a Civil War–era fort.
Pricketts Fort State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 743 reviews
State park featuring a re-creation of Pricketts Fort, with actors demonstrating 18th-century life.
North Bend State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 729 reviews
Woodsy, laid-back property set amid forest in North Bend State Park, plus a restaurant with views.
Clarksburg City Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 698 reviews
Well-kept dog park featuring a playground plus basketball courts and baseball fields.
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 603 reviews
Historical museum featuring a mansion plus picnic areas, carriage rides & other activities.
Magic Island Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 636 reviews
Public park on the Kanawha River with a playground, splash pad, grassy areas & walking paths.
Marilla Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 577 reviews
Neighborhood green space with an outdoor public pool, skate park, baseball fields & tennis courts.
Point Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 497 reviews
Public park on the Ohio River with an open-air waterfront amphitheater, plus walking/biking trails.
McDonough Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 480 reviews
Wildlife refuge offering paved trails for hiking and picnicking, plus a restroom.
White Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 470 reviews
This 170-acre park features an ice arena, baseball & softball fields & miles of hiking trails.
Little Creek Park Office
4.6 ★★★★★ 453 reviews
Sports fields, wooded trails, a disc-golf course & picnic area are the draw at this park.
Joplin Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 443 reviews
Well-maintained park with athletic courts, a playground and a dog-friendly area.
Southwood Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 427 reviews
Relaxed public park featuring a playground, a pool and a splashy water slide, plus volleyball nets and a pond.
Mason-Dixon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Serene park boasting a fairy trail and a playground as well as picnic tables.
Sunrise Carriage Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
Hiking area featuring a gentle walking trail that leads to a former governor's mansion.
Yankauer Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 269 reviews
Relaxing nature preserve for birding and birders, hosting well maintained trails, some of which are easy, as well as seating.
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West Virginia trails by surface
Surface is the biggest split in trail running — asphalt is fast and predictable, crushed limestone is softer but still smooth, dirt is easiest on the joints and the most fun, boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick when wet.
More ways to find a trail in West Virginia
- Best running trails in West Virginia — the state-wide ranking from runner reviews
- Loop trails — 5 in West Virginia come back to the trailhead without backtracking
- Long-run trails (5+ miles) — 2 in West Virginia are long enough for a proper long run
- Shaded trails — 2 in West Virginia keep tree cover over the path for summer miles
- Lit trails — 7 in West Virginia have lighting for pre-dawn and post-work runs
- Trails with restrooms — 35 in West Virginia, and 7 with water fountains
- Trailhead parking — 46 in West Virginia have parking at the trailhead
- Dog-friendly trails — 24 in West Virginia you can run with a dog
- Stroller & wheelchair-accessible — 14 in West Virginia are smooth and wide enough
- Scenic trails — 49 in West Virginia runners single out for the views
- Browse by surface — paved, crushed limestone, natural dirt or boardwalk
- All trail features — loops, shade, lighting, restrooms, mile markers and more
- Running trails by state — the rest of the country
- Trail-running guides — surfaces and your knees, loop vs out-and-back, trail etiquette, running before dawn
Trail features in West Virginia
- Scenic Running Trails
- Trails with Trailhead Parking
- Trails with Restrooms
- Dog-Friendly Running Trails
- Quiet, Uncrowded Trails
- Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails
- Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs
- Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts
- Trails with Water Fountains
- Loop Trails (No Backtracking)
- Trails with Mile Markers
- Flat & Fast Running Trails
- Shaded Running Trails
- Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles)