The new Buffalo Creek Recreational Trail in ClayCounty is a self-guided, twenty-two mile hiking, biking and horseback riding
trail. The trail meanders along the Buffalo
Creek and Elk River from Pisgah to the old mining town of Widen. The theme of the Grand opening is
“Follow the Buffalo Creek Trail”.
During the grand opening, characters from the Wizard of Oz will greet
hikers will small gifts on the first leg of the trail, from Pisgah to
Dundon. Hikers will also be eligible for
prizes. The grand opening coincides with
the Elk River Fest.