Trail Overview

The trail is easy and can be made by any stock 4x4 vehicle with adequate ground clearance. What makes this trail significant and worthy of a ride is it runs along the Meadow River which brought lumber into the town of Rainelle, WV on one end of the trail, and the other end is located where General Robert E Lee picked up his horse during the civil war.

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Difficulty

Trail is easy.

History

Near here, at the highest point on the Midland Trail, Gen. Robert E. Lee had headquarters during his campaign in West Virginia in 1861. His famous war horse "Traveler," was brought to him here from the Andrew Johnston farm in Greenbrier County.

Technical Rating

Lee Gabbert

Jun 16, 2026

Open

Dusty

Gates were open at several places with no obstructions. Highlights are: valley views and at the western end is a radio tower and Robert E Lee’s Tree historic marker.

VERNON GIROUD

Sep 22, 2024

2013 Jeep Wrangler

Permanently Closed

Locked Gate

Trail is gated. It is in Clear Creek Gun Club property

Nathan Mitchem

Jun 24, 2024

2021 Ford Bronco

Permanently Closed

Locked Gate

Mark Himmel

Jun 24, 2023

2020 Jeep Gladiator

Open

Muddy/Wet

Krystal Deitz

Apr 10, 2023

Permanently Closed