The West Fork Greenbrier River Trail lies on the old railbed of the Coal and Iron Railroad. It first started in 1903, traveling from Elkins to Durbin. The trail crosses many old train bridges as it follows the West Fork River for the majority of the trail. Traveling through the remote mountain setting, the trail begins with gradual uphill for the first 5 miles then it levels out with a slight decline as it follows the river downstream. The Trail has a gentle grade and is exceptionally scenic with glorious colored vistas during fall and wildflowers in the spring and summer months. This trail offers many wildlife encounters, including many bird species, deer and even black bears. This is a multi-day hike, or there is the option to shorten the trail as is travels through small towns. A shuttle plan is needed for this trail.