Section of Mon River / Caperton Rail-Trail Closed
Wednesday, September 21- Thursday, October 6
Star City to trail intersection with Collins Ferry Road
Starting Wednesday, Sept. 21, the Monongalia County Board of Education contracted company will be working on the rail-trail to increase the capacity of existing storm water culverts under the trail that serve the site for the new Suncrest Elementary School being built above the trail on Collins Ferry Road. The rail-trail will be closed from the Star City crossing at University Commons to the intersection of the path from Collins Ferry Road between miles 5 and 6. The work is anticipated to close the trail for 16 days from September 21-October 6, though if possible, the trail may be open on the weekends. Trail users will need to exit from the north at the Collins Ferry Road path or double back to Van Voorhis Trailhead. From the south they will need to exit at Star City. Please stay away from this work area and plan on enjoying other sections of the 48 miles of rail-trails.
Wednesday, September 21- Thursday, October 6
Star City to trail intersection with Collins Ferry Road
Starting Wednesday, Sept. 21, the Monongalia County Board of Education contracted company will be working on the rail-trail to increase the capacity of existing storm water culverts under the trail that serve the site for the new Suncrest Elementary School being built above the trail on Collins Ferry Road. The rail-trail will be closed from the Star City crossing at University Commons to the intersection of the path from Collins Ferry Road between miles 5 and 6. The work is anticipated to close the trail for 16 days from September 21-October 6, though if possible, the trail may be open on the weekends. Trail users will need to exit from the north at the Collins Ferry Road path or double back to Van Voorhis Trailhead. From the south they will need to exit at Star City. Please stay away from this work area and plan on enjoying other sections of the 48 miles of rail-trails.
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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.
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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 Amphitheatre. 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 Amphitheatre 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 Amphitheatre. 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 Amphitheatre 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.
