Town of West Union, WV
Established July 20, 1881
County Seat of Doddridge County

The most progressive Class IV city in the State of West Virginia

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Photo by Walt Dotson, 2004

West Union: Exit Route 50 onto Route 18 North; the longest bridge of the trail is visible as you approach West Union; access in town or park above athletic field.  West Union is a Major Access Point to the Rail Trail.

Doddridge County Section from North Bend Site:
43.3 - Town of Greenwood (elev. 856') food and lodging
44.0 - paved road crossing, traffic, caution
47.6 - Town/Central Station (elev. 815')
47.9 - cement bridge with gravel surface and side rails
49.0 - Tunnel #6 (2,297') longest
Rest Area: pit toilet, camping, shelter and fire ring added soon
49.6 - Bridge 24, over Old Rt. 50, cement with side rails
50.8 - Town of West Union (elev. 836') food
51.0 - Bridge 23 (decked and longest) over Rt. 18/Middle Island Creek
51.2 - Bridge 22 (decked) over Middle Island Creek
53.1 - Bridge 21 (decked) over Middle Island Creek
53.7 - Town of Smithburg (elev. 794') Smithton Depot (restored Spencer Park picnic area, five primitive campsites)
54.0 - Rt. 50 bridge overpass
54.5 - Bridge 20 (decked) over Middle Island Creek
55.6 - Bridge 19, cement w/gravel, side rails