Trailheads at Elk River Trail
Explore 28 miles of the Elk River Trail’s proposed 72 miles by walking, hiking or biking the Duck to Hartland section of the trail. The trail provides easy access to the Elk River for canoeing, kayaking or fishing and several beautiful waterfalls await along the trail. The Elk River Trail is easily accessible from multiple exits off I-79.
Trailheads
Duck – MP 40.2
To access the Duck trailhead, take Servia Exit 46 on I-79 and follow Servia Road for 0.3 miles, turn right on WV 4 for 2.5 miles, and then left on Bridge to Duck. Parking is available by the river for river use and by the rail trail for trail use.
Ivydale – MP 50.5
To access the Ivydale trailhead, take Big Otter Exit 40 on I-79 and follow WV-16 for 6.5 miles, turn right on WV-4 for 0.4 miles, and then left over Ivydale Bridge. Take a right on Ivydale Ridge Road for 0.2 miles, and you will find a large parking area available for trail use.
Dundon/Clay – MP 62.2
To access the Dundon/Clay trailhead, take the Wallback./Clay Exit 34 on I-79, follow Wallback Road for 7.4 miles to Clay, then turn right and stay on Main St for 2.4 miles and make a left at Triplett Ridge Road, staying on for 1.1 miles. Next, take a right over Dundon Bridge. After crossing the bridge, take an immediate right and then an immediate sharp right on the road down to the large parking area for Elk River Trail.
Heartland – MP 67.2
To access the Hartland trailhead, take the Wallback/Clay Exit 34 on I-79 and follow WV-4 to Clay and WV-16 to Hartland Bridge across the Elk River. At the end of the bridge, take a sharp left on the road under the bridge. There is a large parking lot for trail and river use.
