Downtown Event Loop

A walking loop connecting the Downtown and Wharf

The Event Loop is an experimental urban loop connecting Downtown to the Monongalia River and Wharf District.

Use this 1 mile (18 minute walk) loop to enjoy the beautiful scenery, events, shops and restaurants within and between the districts. This loop features paved surfaces with moderate elevation changes suitable for walkers and bikers.

Take the Loop to the following events on Saturday, April 27

WV Cupcake & Craft Beer Festival

12pm – 6pm
Courthouse Square

Tickets: cupcakecraftbeer.com

MRTC Handmade Market Logo

MRTC Handmade Market

12pm – 5pm
Wharf District

Free public event

Information:
https://montrails.org/mrtc-handmade-market/

About the Loop

This loop takes you from Courthouse Square along High Street, to Walnut Street Landing, across Hazel Ruby McQuain Park & Amphitheatre via Mon River Rail Trail, and along Decker’s Creek Trail. It connects to Foundry Street at the South High Bridge and back to the Courthouse. Bright signs point the way.

Distance / Time: Approximately 1 mile. (18 minute walk)
From Courthouse to Wharf: 9 min walk
From Wharf to Courthouse: 9 min walk

Difficulty: Moderate. Paved surfaces, some elevation change.

Points of Interest

Historic Downtown High Street
Shops & Dining
Parking icon Fayette Chestnut Lot B | Spruce Street Lot F
Monongalia County Courthouse Square
WV Cupcake & Craft Beer Festival (4/27)
Parking icon Street parking
Walnut Street Landing
Morgantown Adventure Outfitters – Free bike and kayak rentals (4/27)
Parking icon University Garage | Trail parking
Hazel Ruby McQuain Park & Amphitheatre
Free summer concerts begin June 7
Parking icon Trail Parking | Ruby McQuain Park
Caperton Rail-Trail & Trestle Bridge
About the trail
Parking icon Ruby McQuain Park
Wharf District
MRTC Handmade Market (4/27)
Dining
Parking icon Wharf Street Garage
Decker’s Creek Trail & Mural: “All Hand’s on Deck
About the trail
Parking icon Decker’s Creek trail parking
Mural: “Birth of a Song
Andrew White Guitars Building, visible from trail
South Downtown: Historic Post Office, Morgantown History Museum, Hotel Morgan, Warner Theatre
Download Historic Walking Tour
Parking icon Street Parking

About the Downtown Event Loop Initiative

The Loop is a grassroots exploration of how we move through our city.  It is brought to you by the enthusiastic volunteers of Main Street Morgantown’s Design Committee. By partnering with the City of Morgantown, Mon River Trails Conservancy, and Andrew White Guitars, we hope to spark conversation, positive change, business vibrancy, and love of our Downtown, River, and Wharf.

Main Street Morgantown’s mission is to promote vibrant and prosperous Downtown & Wharf Districts.