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Elkins is a city in and the county seat of Randolph County, West Virginia, United States, along the Tygart Valley River. The community was incorporated in 1890 and named in honor of Stephen Benton Elkins, a U.S. Senator from West Virginia. [6] The population was 6,950 at the 2020 census and estimated at 6,895 in 2021. [4]
Find things to do, events, hotels, trip ideas, dining opportunities and outdoor activities in Elkins, West Virginia and the surrounding areas of Randolph County.
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There’s world-class hiking, trout fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing, rafting, and skiing, plus plenty of gorgeous spots to take in the fall foliage. Here are nine reasons you’ll love Elkins, West Virginia — on the edge of the Monongahela National Forest — in no particular order.
Elkins, West Virginia is a dynamic and growing community of 10,500 people, serving as a tourism hub of the mid-Atlantic and a gateway to a vast outdoor recreation area that includes national forests, state parks, wilderness areas, ski resorts, hiking and biking trails, scenic train excursions and much more.
With a history steeped in logging and rail, Elkins embodies the spirit of the rugged eastern frontier. This mountain town on the edge of the Monongahela National Forest is a mecca for sportsmen and other outdoor enthusiasts who come to the area to fish, hunt, bike and hike.
Visit beautiful Elkins, West Virginia. Photo Credit: Elkins-Randolph County Tourism, CVB
Less than three hours outside Roanoke, this stretch of West Virginia is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Shaped by the famous New River Gorge, you’ll find plenty of riverside activities, outdoor adventures and some of the most extraordinary views.
Located in the heart of downtown Elkins, the Elkins Depot Welcome Center carries informational brochures on music and arts, food and lodging options, train excursions, outdoor recreational opportunities and regional attractions.
To familiarize you with our area and make you feel welcome, we have prepared Welcome to Elkins: A guide to living and working in Elkins, West Virginia. You may request a paper copy of this guide at city hall (401 Davis Avenue), or you may download it here.