The Duck trailhead is located in the town of Duck a quarter mile south of the Clay-Braxton county line. The trailhead is the most northern point on the trail, approximately 9.8 miles north of the Ivydale trailhead.
Fifteen parking spots are available on a gravel lot along the Elk River. The parking lot is shared with the Elk River Duck Water Access Point.
Directions to Duck Trailhead and River Access Point: Take I-79 Exit 46. Take Servia Road (CR-11) towards Duck until the road ends at the Elk River. Turn right onto State Route 4 south for 0.3 miles, then turn left onto Villanova Ridge Road. As soon as you cross the bridge, the parking is on the right.