Public Notice: A portion of the Mon River Rail-Trail will be closed from Jan. 13 to Feb. 10 (between the Seneca Center and Hazel Ruby McQuain Park). During this time, a pedestrian and bicycle detour will be provided. Click here for map.
MRTC, The City of Morgantown and BOPARC are working on a solution to stabilize the slide on Decker's Creek Trail near Mile Marker 1 and Valley Crossing. The slide is causing mud and water to accumulate on the trail surface. Please use caution in this area as we work toward a long-term solution for the slide. Please note that temporary measures may need to be taken until a long-term repair plan is determined. Thanks for your patience.
The Caperton Trail offers over 5 miles of paved surface perfect for roller-blading, strolling, and biking. Located within Morgantown and Star City limits, the trail runs through Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park Amphitheater and Tugboat Depot playground. The trail was named in honor of Governor Gaston Caperton. For more information, visit the Mon River Trails Conservancy.
Adopt-A-Trail Program
A special thanks to the following groups who contribute to our Adopt-A-Trail program:
Adventure WV
Secular Social Action Group
Suncrest Kiwanis Club
WVU Army ROTC
WVU Exercise Physiology Club
If your group is interested in participating, please call the BOPARC Administrative Office at 304-296-8356.
Adventure WV
Secular Social Action Group
Suncrest Kiwanis Club
WVU Army ROTC
WVU Exercise Physiology Club
If your group is interested in participating, please call the BOPARC Administrative Office at 304-296-8356.
Notice to all groups and organizations who use the trails for walk, bike and run events.
BOPARC facilitates trail walks and runs for various organizations and does so by scheduling such events on our master calendar in order to avoid duplication of planned routes and organize our own maintenance staff for litter sweep and post event inspection. We ask that groups clean up after themselves and that organizers keep us informed of planned events, routes, schedule changes and planned participation numbers.
Due to the popularity of the trails, trail heads and parks surrounding the trails for purposes of such events, it is necessary for groups hosting larger events (over 50 people) on and along the trails to apply for a permit to adjoining BOPARC facilities when applicable. Such facilities and trail areas include (but may not be limited to): Marilla Park, White Park, Hazel Ruby McQuain Park and Amphitheater. The cost of the permit will be based on the average cost of the facility affected by the trail use.
For instance, should a group be utilizing the trail area at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park for race start and end, the Amphitheater rental cost would serve to cover the permit for the time period of the race. The permit charge is necessary for larger events because the rental space available to the public is not available during such events due to the feasibility of a private rental being conducted while a large scale race, charity walk or other such event is taking place.
Please contact our office at 304-296-8356 or refer to our price list when planning your event in order to determine applicable permit pricing.
BOPARC facilitates trail walks and runs for various organizations and does so by scheduling such events on our master calendar in order to avoid duplication of planned routes and organize our own maintenance staff for litter sweep and post event inspection. We ask that groups clean up after themselves and that organizers keep us informed of planned events, routes, schedule changes and planned participation numbers.
Due to the popularity of the trails, trail heads and parks surrounding the trails for purposes of such events, it is necessary for groups hosting larger events (over 50 people) on and along the trails to apply for a permit to adjoining BOPARC facilities when applicable. Such facilities and trail areas include (but may not be limited to): Marilla Park, White Park, Hazel Ruby McQuain Park and Amphitheater. The cost of the permit will be based on the average cost of the facility affected by the trail use.
For instance, should a group be utilizing the trail area at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park for race start and end, the Amphitheater rental cost would serve to cover the permit for the time period of the race. The permit charge is necessary for larger events because the rental space available to the public is not available during such events due to the feasibility of a private rental being conducted while a large scale race, charity walk or other such event is taking place.
Please contact our office at 304-296-8356 or refer to our price list when planning your event in order to determine applicable permit pricing.
**Please note that motorized vehicles are not permitted on the Rail-Trails - refer to our Rules and Regulations on the Downloads tab.