Rail Explorers

Clay, West Virginia
Family riding a red railbike along forested train tracks, passing a scenic waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff in West Virginia.

Rail Explorers Elk River offers the freedom of the outdoors and the magic of the railroad unlike anything you’ve done before. This 12-mile round trip along Buffalo Creek and Gauley Railroad follows the twists and turns of the creek though the magnificent forest and passes two beautiful waterfalls. This is accessible to all ages and abilities. You’re on track for an unforgettable railbike adventure.

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