Kanawha Valley Trail Alliance

05/16/2026

After you work up an appetite this morning at our bonus work day at KSF, head down to Slack Plaza and find us at the Charley West BBQ Fest!

KV Trails will be cooking up some delicious barbecue along with other competitors from the area. Make sure to stop by and say “hello” between 2-7 PM!

05/15/2026

‼️ Surprise Bonus Work Day ‼️

*Meet at the parking lot on the left side of the road past the campground near shelters 8 & 9*

Join us on Saturday May 16 as we continue our work on the Logtown reroute at Kanawha State Forest! Help us meet our goal to finish this trail for the summer season!

When: Saturday, May 16 —9:00-12:00

Where: the meeting spot is the same as previous Logtown work days; the parking lot on the left side of the road near shelters 8 & 9. This is just past the campground entrance.

Remember to wear sturdy shoes and bring water and work gloves!

04/20/2026

Our Rock Armoring Workshop in partnership with the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative was a success! A group of folks gathered at Kanawha State Forest on Saturday to learn some advanced techniques using the placement of large rocks to help create trail structure.

Huge shout out to Rich and Logan from WVU OEDC for leading another amazing workshop, and Jody and Clark from KSF for hosting - and joining in the work!

04/12/2026

The KV Trails crew was out on the west side this morning at the UC Marathon Water Station #2, offering hydration and cowbell to participants.

Congrats to everyone who ran today! You are an inspiration!

04/08/2026

If you spend any amount of time on the trails in West Virginia, you are already well aware of two things: rocks and water.

Because of this, rock armoring is a fundamental skill for anyone interested in building and maintaining trails in the Mountain State. To help our local community level up their skills, KV Trails has coordinated with the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative to bring an Intro to Rock Armor Workshop to our area!

Event Details:

What: Intro to Rock Armor Workshop

When: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Half-day workshop)

Where: Kanawha State Forest. *We will meet near the entrance in the dirt/gravel lot at the beginning of the shooting range road.*

This workshop covers the why, where, and how to set stones properly to protect our trails from weather and visitor-caused erosion.

Who Should Attend: Please note that this is an advanced level training. Volunteers with a foundational understanding of the trail building process will gain the most from this workshop. It is highly recommended that attendees have previously participated in an Intro to Trail Building course.

Register Here: https://oedc.wvu.edu/programs/trail-training-education

Thank you for helping us keep our local trails in peak condition!

03/30/2026

Work on the Log Town reroute.

02/21/2026

Trail Bosses Brad, Ted, and Jack were out at the Herbert and Gloria Jones Woodlands Trails this morning, clearing trees that had fallen during our recent storms. Thanks, guys!

02/18/2026

Come and visit us at the WV Outdoor Economic Summit today! Buy some cool merch and let’s talk trails!

01/10/2026

A group of members braved the rain this morning and worked an aid station for the Frozen Sasquatch race at KSF.

Congratulations to all the racers—you are an inspiration!

Interested in joining us next time? Check out kvtrails.com or follow us here for more info!

12/22/2025

Happy holidays from your friends at KV Trails!

12/26/2024