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Elk River Trail @ Dundon

4.5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Clay, West Virginia · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Elk River Trail @ Dundon's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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Crushed gravelScenicTrailhead parking

What runners say about Elk River Trail @ Dundon

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (11 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful place,friendly folks,take food and drink with you, you can't get off the cars at this time, but it's great.”

Absolutely beautiful! There's a variety of trails for all ages and a museum/gift shop so you can learn about local history! The surrounding roads are also beautiful so it makes for a great road trip stop!

★★★★★ — Rainbow , Jul 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 11 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful place,friendly folks,take food and drink with you, you can't get off the cars at this time, but it's great.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Gravel parking lot for the trail.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“Gravel parking lot for the trail.”

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Plan your run at Elk River Trail @ Dundon

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websiteelkrivertrail.org
  • Phone(304) 553-5203
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Elk River Trail @ Dundon

12 Buffalo Creek Rd, Clay, WV 25043

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.