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Elk River Trail

One of the newest additions to the West Virginia State Parks system, the Elk River Trail, is a 73-mile stretch from Clendenin to Gassaway, spanning across Braxton, Clay and Kanawha counties. Running through the beautiful Elk River, the trail provides easy access for canoeing, kayaking and fishing.

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One of the newest additions to the West Virginia State Parks system, the Elk River Trail, is a 73-mile stretch from Clendenin to Gassaway, spanning across Braxton, Clay and Kanawha counties. Running through the beautiful Elk River, the trail provides easy access for canoeing, kayaking and fishing.

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Location

Clay, West Virginia

 

Hours Of Operation

24/7

 

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Contact

Phone: 304-558-2764

Email: heath.e.cliver@wv.gov

Address: Elk River Trail 12 Buffalo Creek Rd., Clay, WV 25043

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