The Elk River Rail Trail Marathon, West Virginia’s newest Marathon, concluded Sunday as the final event of the 50th Annual Clay County Golden Delicious Apple Festival. Over 250 runners registered from over 20 states, more than doubling last year’s participants. Most that registered were present at the starting gate, along with supporters and well-wishers, despite […]
Elk River Rail Trail Marathon/Half Marathon/5K Sun September 17, 2023 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2nd Annual Elk River Rail Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K which is taking place on September 17, 2023! Be sure to mark your calendar as this is a race you will not want to miss. Early bird pricing lasts through […]
The mayors of four towns along the Elk River Trail gathered on Wednesday at the Dundon trailhead near the town of Clay to sign a proclamation dedicating their communities to fitness and providing access to outdoor areas to exercise. Clendenin Mayor Kay Summers, Clay Mayor Josh Shamblin, Gassaway Mayor Richie Roach and Sutton Mayor J.D. […]
The town of Clendenin is holding an international chili society (ICS) chili cookoff on Oct. 1st to benefit the Elk River Trail Foundation and beautification of the trail in the Clendenin area. The second annual event is being held this coming Saturday in Clendenin along the beautiful Elk River. Tickets are $10 for 15 tickets, […]
The town of Clendenin is holding an international chili society (ICS) chili cookoff on Oct. 2nd to benefit the Elk River Trail Foundation and beautification of the trail in the Clendenin area. The event is being held on a cool autumn Saturday in Clendenin along the beautiful Elk River. Tickets are $10 for 15 tickets, […]
Introducing the Elk River Trails Scavenger Hunt! For ages 9-21 and their families, this event will begin Memorial Day weekend and run through Labor Day weekend. Explore the Elk River and its trail system by trying to find some of our favorite spots from Sutton Dam to the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers […]
The Town of Clendenin will have two miles of the Elk River Trail completed by late Spring, according to representatives from The Elk River Railroad, Inc., with another three miles extending north to Queen Shoals expected by Summer. The first two-mile section will begin at the upper end of Clendenin near the Water Plant and […]
US Senator Shelley Moore Capito recently visited the Central Appalachia Empowerment Zone (CAEZ) Lodge at the J.G. Bradley Campground in Clay County to show her continued support for the Buffalo Creek Rail Trail, a spur along the Elk River Trail system. “From miles and miles of rails-to-trails to hike or bike to weekend getaways like […]
Sixteen volunteers convened to remove trash and debris on property recently acquired by the Foundation. The property, located at the mouth of Buffalo Creek across the Elk River from the town of Clay, is anticipated to become a major trailhead and visitor’s center along the Elk River Trail. The existing structure on the property is […]