Upcoming Events

Ohio Valley Trail Partners

The Ohio Valley Trail Partners is a volunteer organization that seeks to advocate for trails and other bicycle and pedestrian connections in our Ohio Valley communities.​

Our focus is primarily on the usage and maintenance of the Wheeling Heritage Trails.​

The Wheeling Heritage Trails are a total of 16 miles of paved, multi-use trails along the Ohio River and Wheeling Creek.​

Starting at the city line in South Wheeling, The Ohio River Trail runs continuously for 11 miles north-south along the Ohio River, through Heritage Port in downtown Wheeling, through Warwood, past Pike Island Locks and Dam to the Brooke County Line. At the Brooke County Line, one can continue to travel north on Brooke County’s network of trails. ​

The Wheeling Creek Trail runs east-west for five miles between Heritage Port in downtown Wheeling, over the Hempfield Viaduct, through the Hempfield Tunnel along Wheeling Creek to Elm Grove.

About Us

Our annual fundraiser event, the Wheeling Heritage Trail Bicycle Tour associated with the Ogden Wellness Weekend, as well as support from our generous sponsors enables us to continue to support trail maintenance as well as trail improvements and long-term trail advocacy projects.

The Ohio Valley Trail Partners work closely with the City of Wheeling, including the City Manager, Parks and Recreation, Operations and Wheeling Police Department to identify immediate maintenance and safety needs.

A strong partnership with our Metropolitan Planning Organization has been established as well as with other regional cycling trails or advocacy groups including WV Trails, Brooke Pioneer Trail Association and the Ohio Valley Trail Committee, to name a few.

Ohio Valley Trail Partners is a 501c3 tax exempt organization. Please join us if you are a cyclist or a person who enjoys trails or if you have a skillset that could benefit the work that we do. Feel free to share any ideas or projects with us.

Monetary donations can be mailed to:
Ohio Valley Trail Partners
PO Box 2001
Wheeling, WV 26003

Wheeling Heritage Trails

Experience 13 miles of paved trails and the unique sights of Wheeling

Click on brochure to view trail map.

Upcoming Events

Ogden Wellness Weekend

he Ohio Valley Trail Partners presents the 19th annual tour of the Wheeling Heritage Trail on Sunday, May 24th.

The 2026 Wheeling Heritage Trail Tour is made possible by our generous sponsors and by thousands of volunteer hours by members of the Ohio Valley Trail Partners and residents of the Ohio Valley. Money raised by this event supports expansion and care for the Wheeling Heritage Trail, trail projects, and trail equipment and continued advocacy for bike/pedestrian connections in our local community.

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Family Fun Ride

A family friendly guided group ride through the streets of downtown Wheeling stopping at various historical sites throughout the city.  The ride includes pedaling across the Wheeling Suspension Bridge to visit a couple of sites on Wheeling Island. This ride is a joint event with the Friends of Wheeling and is approximately 5-7 miles long. This event is a free ride — no registration necessary.

When: Sunday, May 3, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM

Where: North End Entrance of Centre Market, Wheeling

In the event of inclement weather, the ride will be shortened and will not cross the Suspension Bridge.

Children under the age of 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

All riders are required to wear a helmet.

Montour Trail

Saturday, September 12, 2026

The 24th Annual Gateway Engineers "Tour the Montour"

Various distances including a metric century (62 miles)

See website for details

https://montourtrail.org

Wednesday Night Bike Ride - Late April-October

Open to cyclists of all skill levelsRides start at 6 PM(*) at the flagpole at Heritage Port and follow the Wheeling Heritage Bike Trail up to Pike Island and back to Heritage PortDistance: Approximately 12.5 milesFor additional information, contact Wheelcraft Bicycles(304) 242-2100 or Facebook @Wheelcraft Bicylcles(*) - Rides may start sooner towards the end of the season as daylight hours get shorter

Thursday Night Ladies Bike Ride - Late April-October

Open to women cyclists of all skill levels. Rides start at 6 PM(*) at the flagpole at Heritage Port. Rides are typically on the Wheeling Heritage Bike Trail to Pike Island and back to Heritage Port but may at times follow the Wheeling Heritage Bike Trail to Elm Grove and back. Distance: Approximately 10 -12.5 miles. For information on the Thursday Night Ride or other rides done by this group, message or go to the Facebook site: On Our Cycles - Ohio Valley Ladies Cycling

Photo Credit: On Our Cycles - Ohio Valley Ladies Cycling Facebook

Cyclists riding on a city street during a community event.
Group of cyclists and pedestrians enjoying the trail near the river.
Two women cycling on a trail near a tunnel surrounded by trees.
Cyclists enjoying a ride in urban setting.
Cyclist riding along a scenic trail near a bridge.
Scenic riverside trail with people walking and relaxing under trees.
Community gathering at Ohio Valley Trail with cyclists and pedestrians.
Group of cyclists and event attendees by the river at Ohio Valley Trail.
Cyclists and police officers at a community event in an urban park.
Trail event organizer in orange shirt and straw hat talking with volunteers.
A group of three smiling people standing under a tent at an outdoor event.
Classic penny-farthing bicycle leaning against a wooden post near Ohio River.
Cyclists enjoying a scenic trail ride along the Ohio Valley Trail.
Cyclists riding on a scenic trail surrounded by lush greenery.
Under a large green and white striped tent by the river.
Bikers enjoying a scenic trail ride through lush green forests.
Child riding a bicycle on a paved trail surrounded by greenery.
Map of Ohio Valley Trail with route and key locations.
Penny farthing bike at outdoor event.
Group of cyclists at Ohio Valley Trail Partners event in a park.
Group of cyclists riding on a scenic trail alongside a highway.
Group of three women smiling at an outdoor event under a red canopy.
Two women holding a directional arrow sign on a trail.
Cyclists enjoying a scenic trail ride near a tunnel.
Trailside daisies blooming along the Ohio Valley Trail with a cyclist in the background.
Young boy riding a bike with training wheels on a paved trail.
Cyclists enjoying a scenic trail with bridge views.
Group of cyclists riding on a scenic trail in Ohio Valley.
Group of cyclists riding together on a scenic trail in Ohio Valley.
Biking event along Ohio Valley Trail with cyclists enjoying a sunny day.
U.S. Army veteran wearing a cap and red vest outdoors.
Two cyclists with bikes smiling outdoors in urban setting.
Group of cyclists riding on a city street during an event.
Two women smiling at a park trail event, with a cyclist in the background.
Cyclists riding on a scenic trail surrounded by lush greenery.

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