| | Name of Organization: | West Virginia Rails-To-Trails Council | | Contact Name: | City of Wheeling | | Address: | | | City: | Wheeling | | State: | WV | | Zip: | | | Phone #: | (304) 234-3701 | | Fax #: | | | E-mail: | director@wvrtc.org | | Organization Type: | Non-Profit |  |
| | Mission of Organization: | Our purpose is to help create and promote Rail-Trails in West Virginia that provide health and recreation opportunities, offer a safe means of alternative transportation, connect communities and stimulate economic development. | | Goals: | Promote the development and enjoyment of Rail-Trails in West Virginia. | |
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| | Description of program: | The Wheeling Heritage Rail-Trail is a 13 mile asphalt multi-use trail that allows hiking, biking, and skating. This handicapped accessible trail is located in Ohio County, West Virginia, with end points at Island Dam and South Wheeling 48th St., Downtown. Access to the trail is along US Rt. 2 and US Rt. 40 and it links to the Brooke Pioneer Trail System to the North. | | Topic areas: | Physical Activity Facilities | | Target population: | 18-59 yrs, 5-18 yrs, 60+ yrs, Female, Male | | Is there a fee to participate: | No | | Web Site: | http://www.cityofwheeling.org | |
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