Panhandle Rail-Trail

Turning old railways into recreation paths

One of West Virginia's newest rail-trail celebrated its grand opening September 13, 2000. Congratulations to the supporters and organizers of the Panhandle Trail.

The Panhandle Trail is West Virginia's first interstate trail, connecting Weirton, WV to Carnegie, PA, near Pittsburgh. When finished, the Panhandle Trail also will connect to the to a complex of trails, starting with the Montour Trail, that extends to Washinton, DC, via the C&O Canal National Historical Park.

West Virginia's part of the Panhandle Trail is about 4 miles long, with one trail access point, in Weirton on Harmon Creek Road. [Trailhead Directions] The trail opening celebration was held at Collier, about two miles east of Weirton.

The West Virginia portion of the Panhandle Trail will be managed by the City of Weirton.

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