Green Bank Observatory Trails; Green Bank Observatory, Green Bank, WV
Supporting sustainable, high-quality trails across the Snowshoe Highlands is central to SHARC Trails’ mission. When opportunities arise to work on the Green Bank Observatory (GBO) Trails, our crew is always eager to lend a hand. During the 2025 season, SHARC Trails completed two dedicated workdays on the GBO trail system, helping ensure these trails remain durable, enjoyable, and accessible for all users.
Our first workday at GBO focused on establishing a new trail grade to serve as the entrance to the Brant Canyon Trail. After assessing the existing alignment, our crew determined the original entrance was too steep and needed to be relocated several feet uphill to create a more sustainable grade. Using standard hand tools, the crew cut approximately 150 yards of new tread, improving both durability and user experience.
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The second workday at GBO focused on completing improvements to the Deer Creek Trail that were initiated by the local trail club, Pocahontas Trails, in collaboration with the Cheat Mountain Salamanders NICA team. While their efforts resulted in significant improvements to the trail, a few remaining sections still needed attention. SHARC Trails stepped in to finish this work, helping bring the project to completion and further enhance the trail’s sustainability and rideability.
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Gauley Mountain Trail
Gauley Base/Tea Creek Area, Slaty Fork/Marlinton, WV
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SRC Signage Project
Monday Lick Trail System, Marlinton, WV
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![A dirt trail through a lush green forest with trees, ferns, and moss-covered logs.]()
Whitmeadow Trail
Stonecoal Area, Huttonsville, WV
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![People working with shovels and small machinery on a forested mountainside, preparing land for construction or landscaping.]()
Snowshoe Work Week
Snowshoe Bike Park, Snowshoe, WV
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![A helicopter is dispersing water over a large wildfire, creating thick smoke and clouds in the sky.]()
Wildland Fire
Nationwide Deployments, United States
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![A group of people wearing safety helmets and outdoor clothing standing in a forested area around a small excavation site with rocks.]()
OEDC Rock Armor 101
Mower Basin, Huttonsville, WV
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![A dirt trail in a forest with a small rocky section, surrounded by green trees and foliage. A dog is standing on the trail near a fallen log, looking toward the camera.]()
Gauley-Tea Creek Connector
Gauley Base Area, Slaty Fork, WV
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![Two people working on constructing or repairing a stone pathway in a wooded forest area among trees with leaves on the ground.]()
Right Fork Connector
Tea Creek Area, Marlinton, WV
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![Two people rappelling down a tall white structure, wearing helmets and harnesses, with one person assisting the other. The background shows a grassy field and trees under cloudy skies.]()
High Angle Ropes Rescue
Green Bank/Seneca Rocks, WV
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GBO Master Trail Plan
Green Bank Observatory, Green Bank, WV
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![Person mountain biking on a rocky trail in a forest, wearing a helmet, gloves, and protective gear.]()
Races & Events
Pocahontas County & Statewide, WV
