Kanawha Valley Trail Alliance

08/02/2026

07/28/2026

The dog days of summer are officially here, but that’s not stopping us! The Kanawha Valley Trail Alliance is ready to get back out on the dirt for our regularly scheduled First Saturday trail work.

We are keeping the pressure on the Log Town Trail re-route project. Thanks to our awesome volunteers, we’ve made incredible progress so far—but we still have plenty of work to do to get it across the finish line!

Here are the details:

When: This Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Where: Kanawha State Forest. We will be meeting at the parking lot near Shelter 8. (This is on the left side of the road just past the entrance to the campground).

Bonus: Come a little early to grab some coffee and donuts before we head out to dig!

Please bring plenty of water, sturdy shoes, and work gloves. We’ll supply the tools and the morning treats.

See you on the trails!

07/15/2026

Because of the Independence Day holiday, we had to push back our usual First Saturday trail work. But we're ready to get back out there!

This weekend, we are continuing our work on the Log Town Trail reroute. Come help us make some great progress and shape up the trails!

Here are the details:

When: Saturday, July 18, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Where: Kanawha State Forest. We will be meeting at the parking lot near Shelter 8. (This is on the left side of the road just past the entrance to the campground).

Bonus: Come a little early to grab some coffee and donuts before we head out to dig!

Please bring water, sturdy shoes, and work gloves. We’ll supply the tools and treats.

See you on the trails!

06/01/2026

Celebrate National Trails Day with us!

This June, our First Saturday Trail Dig falls on a very special occasion—National Trails Day! To celebrate, we are turning our monthly workday into a volunteer appreciation picnic, and we want you there.

We’ll be heading back out to continue our progress on the Log Town trail reroute. Whether you’re a seasoned trail builder or have never swung a McLeod in your life, we’ve got a job, a tool, and a crew ready to welcome you.

Here are all the details you need for this Saturday, June 6th:

The Schedule
8:45 AM: Arrive early for coffee and donuts to fuel up for the morning!

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Trail work on the Log Town reroute.

12:00 PM: The After-Party! Homemade BBQ Picnic at shelter 10.

Where to Meet & Park:
We will be parking at the entrance to the campground. Look for the KV Trails crew when you arrive.

Thank you for everything you do to support sustainable trails in the Kanawha Valley. We can't wait to dig in and celebrate with you this Saturday!

05/26/2026

Are you ready to make a massive impact on one of our favorite stretches of dirt? The momentum is building, and we are keeping the intense work push going to turn the Log Town Trail into something truly spectacular.

Whether you want to make an impact with sweat equity on the dirt, or support the vision financially—or both!—this weekend is your moment to help us elevate our local trails.

️ LOG TOWN DIG DAY DETAILS
When: Saturday, May 30th | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where: Meet at the entrance to the Campground at Kanawha State Forest

The Mission: The push on Log Town continues! We are tackling key sections to build a huge improvement to the trail's flow, rideability, and sustainability.

Bring water, sturdy shoes, work gloves, and your classic trail stoke. We will provide the tools and the game plan.

05/19/2026

*Meet at the entrance to the Campground*

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we want to take a meaningful moment to honor and remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In that true spirit of service and gratitude, let’s come together as a community to give back to the beautiful public lands we are so fortunate to enjoy.

Kick off your holiday weekend with some fresh air, great community, and rewarding work as we continue our Logtown reroute project! Here is everything you need to know to join the fun:

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon) — We'll wrap up by lunchtime so you can enjoy the rest of your long weekend!

Location: Kanawha State Forest

Parking: Please park at the entrance to the campground.

What to bring: Sturdy closed-toe shoes, work gloves if you have them, and plenty of water. We will provide all the necessary tools and guidance—absolutely no prior trail-building experience is required!

See you out on the dirt!

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!