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Opekiska Trailhead
A new formal trailhead is now OPEN at the Opekiska Lock and Dam on the Mon River Rail-Trail. MRTC will hold a celebration at a later date but feel free to use and explore the Mon River Rail-Trail at mile 24. The site has eleven designated parking spots for trail users and compliments the recent improvements by the WVDNR to provide river access near the confluence of White Day Creek and the Monongahela River. The trailhead is there for those wanting to bike, hike, or run on the rail-trail or access the river to fish or paddle. With many habitats in the area, it is a great place for birding and wildlife viewing.
Trip Planning
Head South on Rail-Trail- You are 5 miles from Pricketts Fort State Park with trail amenities- cafe, restrooms, drinking water, and bike fix-it station. You can continue onto the Marion County Trail at Pricketts Fort State Park for another 2.5 miles to the east end of Fairmont (Winfield Street)
Head North on Rail-Trail- you are 14- 14.5 miles from the Morgantown Wharf District with trailside restaurants, drinking fountain, bike fix-it station, and restrooms.
Address for the Opekiska Lock and Dam is 1241 Opekiska Road, you will come to the trailhead before reaching the lock and dam. Located at the end of Opekiska Road off of Route 73/ Smithtown Road. Opekiska Road is a narrow, curvy road and sometimes only one lane so be alert to vehicles coming opposite direction.
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