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North Bend Rail Trail, Cairo, WV

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North Bend Rail Trail

A 72-mile rail trail in north-central and western West Virginia, run by West Virginia State Parks.

202 North Bend State Park Rd, Cairo, WV 26337 · Cairo, WV

About North Bend Rail Trail

The North Bend Rail Trail runs about 72 miles through north-central and western West Virginia. Its route includes 36 bridges and 10 tunnels, among them a 2,297-foot tunnel and the Silver Run Tunnel, which has a reputation for being haunted. West Virginia State Parks operates the trail, and it forms part of the American Discovery Trail.

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