Last modified on July 28, 2026 at 2:42 pm
Recreation Resources
The Elkins area offers a wide range of recreation opportunities, from trails and sports leagues to fishing and outdoor exploration. This page lists local resources to help you get started.
- Allegheny Highlands Trail (trailhead in Elkins Railyard): highlandstrail.org | Facebook
- Davis & Elkins College (tennis courts, Robert E. Urban Nature Trail): dewv.edu
- Elkins Depot Welcome Center (brochures, maps, excursion planning): elkinsdepot.com and www.elkinsrandolphwv.com
- Elkins-Randolph County YMCA: elkinsymca.com
- Fox Forest Wildlife Management Area (on southern edge of town, near Scott’s Ford Road). Map A map is here
- Mon Forest Towns: monforesttowns.com
- Scott’s Ford Fishing Pier and Boat Launch (park here for Fox Forest, above)
- U.S. Forest Service (Monongahela Forest headquarters, on Sycamore Street)
Local Sports Leagues and Clubs
- Bengals Youth Football – practices at Glendale Park
- Elkins Little League – practices at River Bend Park
- Elkins Babe Ruth League – practices at Bluegrass Park
- Seneca Soccer – practices at Glendale Park and River Bend Park
- Summer Sand Volleyball League – plays at River Bend Park
- Ultimate Frisbee – pickup games at River Bend Park on summer Sundays
