Cass Area of Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Park
118 acres1.1 mi of trail
Greenbrier River Trail
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
Cass Scenic Railroad · Photo: Shayfan at English Wikipedia · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Cass
34% of Cass’ land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. The biggest trail networks: Cass Area of Cass Scenic Railroad State Park (1.1 mi). 34% of Cass’ land is conserved, about 159 acres.
Conserved land
34%
159 acres · of 0.7 sq mi of land
Trails
1.5 mi
2.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
174 ac
4,567 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Cass Area of Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, with 1.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Managed by West Virginia State Parks
118 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
159 conserved acres
34% of Cass’ land. Who manages Cass’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources150 ac
Joint9 ac
Other state land9 ac
Not recorded150 ac
State Park · 300 acConservation Easement · 9 acAgricultural Easement · 9 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 9 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Scenic Railroad State Park State Park | State natural resources | 300 | Open |
Trails & water
1 named trail
Named trails
Open to bikes · 0.5 miHorses · 0.5 miUnpaved · 0.5 mi
Greenbrier River Trail0.5 mi
History along the way
History →2 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 3 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
When to get out
The best walking months in Cass: April and August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 37 | 41 | 49 | 62 | 69 | 76 | 79 | 78 | 72 | 62 | 50 | 41 |
| Rain (in) | 3.7 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.9 |
October is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.7 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Cass →
Questions about parks and trails in Cass
Where can I hike in Cass?
The longest trail networks: Cass Area of Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, 1.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Cass’ trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Cass Area of Cass Scenic Railroad State Park (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Cass?
63,991 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Cass or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 174 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Cass neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →