Travel Tips
We want your experience to be the best possible so plan before you visit our beautiful area. There are some things to know about traveling to our outdoor recreation destination. We have a lot of unique attractions and unlimited outdoor recreation including five state parks, two state forests, the Monongahela National Forest and Snowshoe Mountain Resort where there are hundreds of miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, fishing, river boating and even the National Radio Quiet Zone. visit https://greenbankobservatory.org for more information.
Yep, that is right, The Greenbrier River Trail and Greenbrier River extend the length of Pocahontas County, WV and are in the center of the National Radio Quiet Zone and the Monongahela National Forest. So it is quiet here, very quiet. That makes it a super enjoyable getaway and place to disconnect from a hectic lifestyle and reconnect with the people and places that can rejuvenate you. The southern portion of the trail extends south into Greenbrier County, WV.
Cell phone coverage is limited to more centralized communities in Pocahontas County. AT&T is the primary provider in Marlinton, Hillsboro and at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. T Mobile and Verison available in Marlinton. Otherwise,, you will be one with nature, enjoying your family, friends and the scenic natural beauty around you.
Cell phone coverage is more widely available south of Seebert into Caldwell, White Sulphur Springs & Lewisburg areas with major carrier service available.
Wifi is available in many businesses around Pocahontas and Greenbrier Counties. If you want to call home, make sure you have your wifi calling set up before you leave home so you can check in while you are away.
GPS can be tricky in our beautiful rural area so prepare before you leave home. Download your directions to your phone, check the directions, and remember that the shortest route on your favorite map app might not be the easiest route. Our point-to-point service locations are all located on main West Virginia highways. It is rare you will ever need to be on dirt or gravel roads unless your lodging location is off the beaten path. If you are lodging in Pocahontas County,, please check with your lodging host for the best driving directions. For driving directions from your home to one of the Greenbrier River Shuttles point-to-point locations, please call or message us and we will be happy to recommend routes.
Greenbrier River water levels vary from north to south and month to month. The river is usually lower the farther north you put in to enjoy the longest free flowing river east of the Mississippi. Spring is the most popular time to enjoy the river. You can find the Greenbrier River levels at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis and specifically for Buckeye which is just south of Marlinton and central for Pocahontas County https://waterdata.usgs.gov/wv/nwis/uv?site_no=03182500
Greenbrier River Trail State Park is a 78-mile former railroad now used for hiking, biking and horseback riding. It is the longest trail of its kind in West Virginia and features 35 bridges, two tunnels and some of West Virginia’s most remote area. Visit www.wvstateparks.com/park/greenbrier-river-trail/ for more details about this park. Maps of the Greenbrier River Trail may be picked up at the Marlinton Visitor Center, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and Greenbrier Valley Visitor Center. Or call to have one mailed to you 304-799-INFO.
Greenbrier River Trail Association is the private public partnership organization that works with the state park to provide improvements, enhancements and events for the trail. Learn more at www.greenbrierrivertrail.com .
Services available at our primary point-to-point locations:
Cass, West Virginia is home to the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and the northern end of the Greenbrier River Trail. Greenbrier River Trailhead mile marker 80 including these services:
Historic town district and train excursions
Cass Company Store
Railroad museum
train excursions
Bicycle friendly lodging
Bicycle repair station
Restaurant
Bicycle and kayak rentals
Convenience store, souvenir shop, artisan galley
Visitor center
Wifi throughout town
10 miles to Snowshoe; 8 miles to Green Bank
www.wvstateparks.com/park/cass-scenic-railroad/
304-456-4300
Marlinton, West Virginia is the Pocahontas County seat. Marlinton Trailhead marker 56 provides:
Gasoline
lodging including bicycle friendly lodging
Restaurants
convenience stores
Post office
Wifi at visitor center; library; restaurants
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verison cell service within a mile radius of town
Electric car chargers
Bicycle repair station on trail
Bicycle shops and rentals: Appalachian Sport, Dirt Bean Bicycle Shop, Greenbrier Bikes
Kayak rentals
Grocery stores
Gift shops, artisan gallery
Almost Heaven Business Hub for short term remote work space
Visitor Center on Main Street 304-799-4636
Seebert, West Virginia is a small community at the midway of our primary service area. Located adjacent to the river and Watoga State Park. Mile marker 45 provides these services:
Lodging in Seebert and Watoga State Park
Camping and RV sites at Watoga State Park – Riverside Campground
Jack Horner’s Corner: Pizza, subs, ice cream seasonally; bicycle and kayak rental; souvenir shop; wifi
Hillsboro is about 6 miles away
AT&T service – weak
Caldwell, West Virginia is the southern trail head for the GRT at mile marker 3. Services are available nearby:
Cabins and camping at Greenbrier State Park is 4 miles east from the trail head
Restaurants and lodging in White Sulphur Springs, WV 6.5 miles east from Caldwell
Restaurants and lodging in Lewisburg, WV is 3.5 miles from Caldwell trail head
Other trail head parking and put-in locations are along the trail and river. GRS does provide custom point-to-point service to these locations however keep in mind no guest services are available at these trail heads.
For additional travel information, lodging, visitor center locations, attractions and more visit
Pocahontas County WV www.naturesmountainplayground.com or call 304-799-INFO
Greenbrier County WV https://greenbrierwv.com or call 304-645-1000