Trail Mix

Come and experience the Elk River trails and water trails. Bring a friend and breathe in the awesomeness!

Trout Stocking in Clay County

Buffalo Creek was stocked with an abundance of trout thanks to the efforts of The Clay Business Development Authority. Mitch DeBoard, President, said, “We were pleased to be able to stock Buffalo Creek again this year with the help of a grant from The WV Department of Environmental Protection. We used the Elk River Trail jitney to haul the trout and release them at various spots along Buffalo Creek.”

Elk River Summer Float July 16!

Don’t forget the Eighth Annual Elk River Summer Float will be held on Saturday, July 16! The float officially begins at 11 AM at the Sutton Dam and is a leisurely five-mile float on the Elk River. Registration, check-in, and gear drop starts at 9 AM at the dam. Registration fee is $20 per person which includes a free event shirt and shuttle service. Drop off your gear at the dam and drive to the Elk River Camp and RV to park your car and board the waiting shuttles. The shuttles will bring you back to the Sutton Dam to start your float. The float ends by 7 PM. Whether you are a skilled or beginning kayaker, come join the fun! Online registration ends on July 10, 2022. Go to braxtonwv.org and select Events for more information on the float and on other exciting July events in Braxton County. Photo compliments of braxtonwv.org.

Candid Shots Along Our Trails

Share your photos with Elk River Living magazine when you are out and about on the Elk River Waterways or Trailways. We’d love to include you in next month’s issue!

Coonskin Park Kayak Launch

The Elk River Water Trail is now boasting a new kayak launch at Coonskin Park. Load up the kayaks and check it out. Last year it was a work in progress, but you will love how it looks this year! Photos compliments of Bill Judy.

Elk River Walking Club

Steps ahoy! The Elk River Walking Club meets every Tuesday at 6 PM at the trailhead at the upper end of Clendenin. The numbers keep growing! Come join the fun!

Thank You WV American Water

The Elk River Trail Foundation was the recipient of a $2,340 Environmental Grant Program check from the WV American Water company. This grant will help support the Clean Places Project that decreases the amount of litter in and along the Elk River waterways. Remember, bring a small bag with you for all of your empty bottles and trash. We all can help keep the Elk River Waterways and Trails clean! Photo compliments of WV American Water and the Elk River Trail Foundation