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Where to stay for birding near Elk River Trail State Park

Elk River Trail State Park is a rail trail of roughly 70 miles following the Elk River on the former Elk River Railroad grade, running from Gilmer County downstream through Braxton, Clay and Kanawha counties toward Clendenin. It is one of the newest state parks in West Virginia and is still being surfaced and connected in sections. The route passes through tunnels, over trestles and along a river known for smallmouth and musky.

Nothing is listed near Elk River Trail State Park for birding yet. Cranberry Glades, Dolly Sods and Canaan Valley hold breeding species normally found in Canada, including the golden-winged warbler and northern saw-whet owl.

Where do you stay for birding near Elk River Trail State Park?

Birding near Elk River Trail State Park runs april through october. Nothing is listed in Elk River Trail State Park itself yet — the nearby towns below are the closest beds.

Best time of year
April through October
Where it is
Elk River Trail State Park, West Virginia

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What people ask

When can you go birding near Elk River Trail State Park?
The season near Elk River Trail State Park runs april through October. Cranberry Glades, Dolly Sods and Canaan Valley hold breeding species normally found in Canada, including the golden-winged warbler and northern saw-whet owl.
Where should I stay for birding near Elk River Trail State Park?
There is nothing listed near Elk River Trail State Park yet. Travelers generally base themselves in Sutton or Charleston instead.
What is the best month for birding near Elk River Trail State Park?
The main season runs april through October, with the shoulder weeks at either end generally quieter and cheaper than the middle of the season. Outside that window conditions become unreliable and some access points close.