Sharps Tunnel and Bridge – Webster Run Bridge loop from Seebert

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West Virginia

Pocahontas County

Sharps Tunnel and Bridge – Webster Run Bridge loop from Seebert

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Sharps Tunnel and Bridge – Webster Run Bridge loop from Seebert

04:19

63.7km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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19 m

Seebert

Highlight • River

This small town offers a couple of seasonally-open spots to grab food, some bike shuttling options, and a general store with the essentials. You can find privately-owned campgrounds, like River Trail Hollow Campground, in addition to some local lodges and cabins that are available for nightly rental. Seebert River Road intersects with the Greenbrier River Trail and offers the option to take a detour into Watoga State Park, which is West Virginia's largest state park at over 10,000 acres and houses miles of biking routes.

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16.9 km

Marlinton

Highlight • Settlement

Marlinton is a charming little town that embodies the history and picturesque scenery of the Allegheny Mountain region. The town has made an concerted effort to preserve its historic buildings and monuments, so you can take a trip through time as you explore. You'll find good food, ample lodging options, and some bike shops. Marlinton is the most easily-accessed town along the Greenbrier River Trail and has the largest variety of accommodations. Options like this are scarce to both the north and south from this point, so this could be an important restocking stop.

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17.1 km

Marlinton Depot

Highlight • Monument

This old railway depot was used by the C&O railway and was constructed in 1901.

It was restored in 2017. It now has a visitor center, parking and is an access point to the Greenbrier River Trail.

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22.2 km

Greenbrier River Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Greenbrier River Trail is the longest rail trail in West Virginia. It stretches 78 miles from Caldwell to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. The trail crosses 35 bridges and go through 2 tunnels.

The surface of the trail is a mix of asphalt and crushed stone.

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31.9 km

Sharps Tunnel and Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Sharps Tunnel is a railroad tunnel that was built by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway in 1899. It is 511 feet long.

It is now open to hikers and bikers as part of the Greenbrier River Trail.

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60.0 km

Webster Run Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Back in the 1920s this was a busy freight route for the C&O railroad, and a signpost by the trail tells the tale of a derailed boxcar that smashed into the river and destroyed half the bridge. Today the bridge is in good working order and carries you over a bend in the Greenbriar River.

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