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 Tom's Run Preserve - Little Falls, West Virginia, USA Posted by:  ted28285
N 39° 32.599 W 079° 59.937
17S E 586016 N 4377550
Tom's Run Preserve located off of Goshen Road near Little Falls, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM1749R
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2022
Views: 3
Tom's Run Preserve is part of the West Virginia Land Trust Organization. Located twelve miles from Morgantown this preserve offers 320 acres for hiking and studying nature. "History of Toms Run Preserve…
Elizabeth’s Woods (our first nature preserve) was donated to the Land Trust in 1995 for the purpose of recreation and nature study. In 2017, the organization was able to purchase two neighboring properties expanding the preserve to its current size. Plans are underway to build trails on the undeveloped areas.
Directions from Morgantown:
On I-79 south, take the Goshen Road exit, turn right off the exit onto Goshen Road, left on Smithtown Road, and an immediate right on Little Falls Road. Take Little Falls Road 0.4 miles and look for the Toms Run Preserve sign on your right! "Source
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 320 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
Two blazed trails at this time.
Elizabeth's Loop 0.7 mile Easy
Hollenhorst Trail 0.5 mile Moderate
What points of interest are there?:
Tom's Run flows through the preserve with a couple of small waterfalls. Birding is a draw during the spring and fall migrations.
What activities are available?:
Foot traffic only trails. Birding. Pets are permitted
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
I suppose there could be a risk of poisonous snakes and plants and maybe an occasional black bear.
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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