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Kayaking and Canoeing · April through October

Where to stay for paddling near Elk River

The Elk River rises in Pocahontas and Randolph counties and flows about 170 miles through Webster, Braxton, Clay and Kanawha counties to the Kanawha River at Charleston. The upper Elk near Slatyfork holds one of the best wild trout fisheries in West Virginia, and the tailwater below Sutton Dam is stocked year round. The Elk River Trail follows the lower valley on a former rail line.

Nothing is listed near Elk River for paddling yet. Flatwater paddling centers on Summersville Lake, Cheat Lake and the Greenbrier River, which is runnable in canoes for much of its length in spring.

Where do you stay for paddling near Elk River?

Kayaking and Canoeing near Elk River runs april through october. Nothing is listed in Elk River itself yet — the nearby towns below are the closest beds.

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

Nothing listed yet

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What people ask

When can you go paddling near Elk River?
The season near Elk River runs april through October. Flatwater paddling centers on Summersville Lake, Cheat Lake and the Greenbrier River, which is runnable in canoes for much of its length in spring.
Where should I stay for paddling near Elk River?
There is nothing listed near Elk River yet. Travelers generally base themselves in Sutton or Webster Springs instead.
What is the best month for paddling near Elk River?
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.