Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
the rushing water to keep you company. A beautiful waterfall on the right is visible
from the conveniently located viewing platform.
After you cross the Cranberry River, the trail takes you through the curving,
640-foot Sarah's Tunnel, which is pitch dark at its center. One mile beyond the tunnel,
you arrive at the trail's end. There are plans to extend the trail another 10 miles in-
to the forest, but until that happens, please adhere to the no trespassing signs. For a
longer visit, cabins are located next to the trail once you enter Monongahela Nation-
al Forest. As with most trails in West Virginia, the Cranberry Tri-Rivers Rail-Trail is
breathtakingly beautiful. However, the surface can be a difficult due to protruding tree
roots and rocks; be prepared for thick, sticky mud just after the winter thaw.
This trail features 16 miles of West Virginia wilderness adjacent to the Cherry and
Gauley rivers.
DIRECTIONS
To reach the Richwood Trailhead, from the only traffic light in Richwood,
take WV Route 39 south (downhill) and stop at the old railway depot. The trail
is the gravel/dirt path behind the depot.
The Holcomb Trailhead is the recommended starting point for this trip
through Monongahela National Forest. The Cranberry Tri-Rivers Rail-Trail
crosses WV Route 55 on the east side of the Cherry River (if you are coming
from Richwood, look for the trail before the bridge over the river). You can park
at the trail entrance on the north side of the road.
Contact:
Four Seasons Outfitters
