Named for the horseshoe curve of the North Fork of the Hughes River, North Bend State Park in West Virginia, offers a multitude of recreational facilities in a beautiful pastoral setting. The fishing streams, hiking, equestrian, and biking trails, abundant wildlife and excellent overnight accommodations and restaurant are among this year-round park's most popular features.
Located between Cairo and Harrisville, WV
Contact: Steve Jones
Rt. 1 Box 221
Cairo,WV 26337
The park is always open.
Access to the park is free. Trail maps are free and available in the park or can by downloaded by clicking here.
North Bend also features the 72 mile North Bend Rail Trail, which is designed for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The rail trail runs along the old B & O Railroad bed from Parkersburg, WV to Wolf Summit, near Clarksburg, WV.
North Bend has a 305 acre recreational lake. A boat ramp, handicapped accessible fishing pier, and other fishing access points.
There are approximately 21 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails in the park as well.
The Lake Trail project is in the planning and construction phases of development as funding becomes available. The Lake Trail Foundation is working with other organizations to build this trail around the lake. When finished this trail should be over 20 miles long, currently about 8 miles are finished.
This information has been verified.
Related Activities
Bike, Canoe, Climb, Equestrian, Flatwater, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Off Road Run, Road Bike, Road Run, Run, Tour/Ride, Walk/Hike, Water Sport
Related Communities
Mid-Ohio Valley, West Virginia - State Wide, Ritchie County, Change the Future WV, Mid-Ohio Valley Trails, Mountain Biking in WV and near by places
Related Events
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ThuThursday night group rides
6:00pmRiver Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Starts at Jug Handle area North Bend
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Feb 16Thursday night group rides
6:00pmRiver Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Starts at Jug Handle area North Bend
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Feb 23Thursday night group rides
6:00pmRiver Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Starts at Jug Handle area North Bend
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Mar 01Thursday night group rides
6:00pmRiver Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Starts at Jug Handle area North Bend
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Mar 08Thursday night group rides
6:00pmRiver Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Starts at Jug Handle area North Bend
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Mar 15Thursday night group rides
6:00pmRiver Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Starts at Jug Handle area North Bend
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Mar 22Thursday night group rides
6:00pmRiver Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Starts at Jug Handle area North Bend
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Mar 29Thursday night group rides
6:00pmRiver Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Starts at Jug Handle area North Bend
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Apr 05Thursday night group rides
6:00pmRiver Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Starts at Jug Handle area North Bend
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Apr 12Thursday night group rides
6:00pmRiver Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Starts at Jug Handle area North Bend
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Feb 02Thursday night group rides
6:00pmRiver Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Starts at Jug Handle area North Bend
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Jan 26Thursday night group rides
6:00pmRiver Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Starts at Jug Handle area North Bend
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Oct 28Goosefest, weekend of mountain biking in Ritchie County and who knows where
4:00pmWe have rented cabins at North Bend State Park
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Oct 15Hiking and mapping trails at North Bend State Park
12:00pmMeet at the lodge restaruant at noon for lunch and we will hike from there.
Activities: Walk/Hike
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Oct 0810 - Mile North Bend Rail Trail Hike
8:00amActivities: Walk/Hike
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Sep 05North Bend State Park Pool open
12:00pmLocated by the campground and fishing pond
Activities: Other
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Aug 28ENDSLEY'S 5K RUN/WALK
9:15amThe event is held at North Bend State Park
Activities: Off Road Run, Run
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Aug 28JESSICA'S 10K RUN/WALK
9:00amThe event is held at North Bend State Park
Activities: Off Road Run, Run
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Aug 28SAIGE'S HALF MARATHON
8:45amThe event is held at North Bend State Park
Activities: Off Road Run, Run
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Aug 28PARKER'S MARATHON
8:30amThe event is held at North Bend State Park
Activities: Off Road Run, Run
Related Posts
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Where We Ride (Maps and Info)
Article | Posted January 27, 2011 by Duane Jones for River Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Trails that RVMBA builds and maintains. more...
Activities: Run, Off Road Run, Bike, Mountain Bike, Walk/Hike, Trail Maintenance
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Dirt Rag prints highlights on Mid-Ohio Valley and RVMBA
Article | Posted January 26, 2011 by Duane Jones for River Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Great article on Mid-Ohio Valley Trails and RVMBA
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike, Walk/Hike, Trail Maintenance
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WVMBA announces our 2011 event schedule!
News | Posted January 21, 2011 by Kim Coram for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association
2011 event and race schedule more...
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Goosefest 2010
Event Coverage | Posted November 05, 2010 by Kim Coram for The Editor's Hangout
Exploring the hills and hollows between parks. more...
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike, Tour/Ride
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The Rail Trail from Wolfe Summit to Parkersburg, 70+ miles and they rode the whole thing!
Event Coverage | Posted August 01, 2010 by Kim Coram for Blennerhassett Bicycle Club
Great turnout, great fun and great folks on the Blennerhassett Bicycle Club's annual Rail Trail Ride from Wolfe Summit to Parkersburg more...
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike, Cyclocross, Tour/Ride
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Connector Leg Scouted for Possible North Bend-Mountwood Ultra
News | Posted December 05, 2009 by Chris Swarr for River Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Great riding as always at Goosefest
Event Coverage | Posted October 31, 2011 by Kim Coram for Mid-Ohio Valley
Juicy and goosey, 2012 Goosefest more...
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Licking County Bicycle Club came to Wood and Ritchie County to ride the Goosefest 2009 route
Event Coverage | Posted June 27, 2011 by Kim Coram for The Editor's Hangout
The Licking County Bicycle Club has some information on their website about the Goosefest 2009 route. They read the report on the oPam and did the ride. Woo hoo to that!
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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A day of walking and riding in Ritchie County
Article | Posted April 07, 2011 by Kim Coram for Ritchie County
Storytelling in Ritchie County, WV more...
Activities: Bike, Walk/Hike
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Daydreamin'
Article | Posted February 10, 2010 by Duane Jones for River Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Daydreaming about awesome trails more...
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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WVMBA announces our 2011 event schedule!
News | Posted January 21, 2011 by Kim Coram for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association
2011 event and race schedule more...
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Connector Leg Scouted for Possible North Bend-Mountwood Ultra
News | Posted December 05, 2009 by Chris Swarr for River Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Where We Ride (Maps and Info)
Article | Posted January 27, 2011 by Duane Jones for River Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Trails that RVMBA builds and maintains. more...
Activities: Run, Off Road Run, Bike, Mountain Bike, Walk/Hike, Trail Maintenance
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Dirt Rag prints highlights on Mid-Ohio Valley and RVMBA
Article | Posted January 26, 2011 by Duane Jones for River Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Great article on Mid-Ohio Valley Trails and RVMBA
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike, Walk/Hike, Trail Maintenance
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A day of walking and riding in Ritchie County
Article | Posted April 07, 2011 by Kim Coram for Ritchie County
Storytelling in Ritchie County, WV more...
Activities: Bike, Walk/Hike
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Daydreamin'
Article | Posted February 10, 2010 by Duane Jones for River Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Daydreaming about awesome trails more...
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Around The Bend into 2010
Article | Posted January 02, 2010 by Duane Jones for River Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
First ride of the new year. more...
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Hidden Mountain Bike Treasure
Article | Posted September 07, 2009 by Duane Jones for River Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Information on the Singletrack at North Bend State Park more...
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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North Bend Trails Update
Article | Posted August 14, 2009 by Duane Jones for River Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
North Bend Trail Conditions more...
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Goosefest 2010
Event Coverage | Posted November 05, 2010 by Kim Coram for The Editor's Hangout
Exploring the hills and hollows between parks. more...
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike, Tour/Ride
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The Rail Trail from Wolfe Summit to Parkersburg, 70+ miles and they rode the whole thing!
Event Coverage | Posted August 01, 2010 by Kim Coram for Blennerhassett Bicycle Club
Great turnout, great fun and great folks on the Blennerhassett Bicycle Club's annual Rail Trail Ride from Wolfe Summit to Parkersburg more...
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike, Cyclocross, Tour/Ride
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Great riding as always at Goosefest
Event Coverage | Posted October 31, 2011 by Kim Coram for Mid-Ohio Valley
Juicy and goosey, 2012 Goosefest more...
-
Licking County Bicycle Club came to Wood and Ritchie County to ride the Goosefest 2009 route
Event Coverage | Posted June 27, 2011 by Kim Coram for The Editor's Hangout
The Licking County Bicycle Club has some information on their website about the Goosefest 2009 route. They read the report on the oPam and did the ride. Woo hoo to that!
Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike
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Professional climbing classes at North Bend State Park
Event Coverage | Posted May 04, 2008 by Julz for Mid-Ohio Valley
Check out the pictures from the New River Mountain Guides class at North Bend State Park May 31st! Awesome students, awesome instructors. It was a wonderful experience!
Activities: Climb