Sharps Tunnel and Bridge – Marlinton Depot loop from Seven Mile Campground

Sharps Tunnel and Bridge – Marlinton Depot loop from Seven Mile Campground

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Sharps Tunnel and Bridge – Marlinton Depot loop from Seven Mile Campground

05:18

99.1km

780m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Rimel Wildlife Management Area

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9.98 km

Clover Lick Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

This C&O railway depot was constructed at the start of the 1900s. It has been recently restored and is open to visitors.

There is currently no bathroom facilities here.

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19.4 km

Sharps Tunnel and Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Sharps Tunnel is a railroad tunnel that was built by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway in 1899. It is 511 feet long.

It is now open to hikers and bikers as part of the Greenbrier River Trail.

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34.3 km

Marlinton

Highlight • Settlement

Marlinton is a charming little town that embodies the history and picturesque scenery of the Allegheny Mountain region. The town has made an concerted effort to preserve its historic buildings …

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34.5 km

Marlinton Depot

Highlight • Monument

This old railway depot was used by the C&O railway and was constructed in 1901.

It was restored in 2017. It now has a visitor center, parking and is an access point to the Greenbrier River Trail.

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39.6 km

Greenbrier River Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Greenbrier River Trail is the longest rail trail in West Virginia. It stretches 78 miles from Caldwell to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. The trail crosses 35 bridges and …

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69.9 km

Greenbrier River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Greenbrier River Trail is a 78-mile path built on a former railroad. The trail runs from Caldwell, WV to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.

The trail is unpaved and is mostly hard packed gravel.

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73.9 km

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the site of the former company town called Cass. It was owned by the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company and used as a home base for the …

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77.5 km

Mile 78.5 Campsite

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This campsite is one of several situated along the Greenbrier River, with a a tent pad, a fire pit, and a picnic table. No permit is required, making it a …

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