Allegheny Highlands Trail
At a Glance
Allegheny Highlands Trail is a 26-mile rail-trail stretching from Elkins to Hendricks through Randolph and Tucker counties, following the historic West Virginia Central & Pittsburgh Railway. The trail features paved sections near Elkins and Parsons ideal for families and wheelchair users, plus packed gravel into remote valleys for more adventurous cyclists. Riverside scenery, pastoral farmland views, and connections to the Monongahela National Forest make this one of the region’s most accessible and popular multi-use trails.
Activities
- Hiking
- Biking
- ADA
- E-Bike
- Cross Country Skiing
Features
- River
- Wildflower
- Wetland
Difficulty
Season
All Year
Area Trails
Allegheny Highlands
Length: 25.3 Miles
Elevation: 500 ft ↑ 700 ↓ (Elkins Trailhead)
Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel
- Hiking
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
The Allegheny Highlands Trail is open to hikers, bikers, and cross-country skiers. E-Bikes are permitted on the trail, but remember, no E-Bikes are allowed in the Monongahela National Forest- including the Blackwater Canyon Trail.
Recreation Sites
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Safety
Miles 16-17 of the AHT are closed for highway construction south of Parsons in Tucker County.
The AHT is a multi-use trail with several road intersections; remember to yield appropriately and always follow Leave No Trace principles.
Directions
The southern trailhead is at the Elkins Depot Welcome Center on Railroad Avenue in downtown Elkins. The northern trailhead is located along 2nd Street in Hendricks, east of Parsons. Additional trailhead parking areas are located mid-trail at Gilman, Kerens, Montrose, and Porterwood.
Nearby Towns
Downtown
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