Elk River Touring Center

  "Thank you for a   wonderful weekend. The   fabulous food,   camaraderie, world class   guides, lovely   accomodations...I can't   say enough good things   about Elk River Touring   Center. I tell everyone   about your place!"

          -Stacia Brooks
              June, 2007

Tours

Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of mountain biking in West Virginia.   Since 1985 we have been perfecting our mountain biking program, making us the oldest mountain bike center in the East.      Our tours are carefully planned so that we use the beautiful scenery which surrounds us in conjunction with the seasons.   We invite you to come and experience hard-core singletrack with gentle, rolling high country.   All the terrain you could want, supported by a concerned staff and warm hospitality.

Pocahontas County, named as one of Outside Magazine's best counties for the outdoors, is the birthplace of eight rivers and home to 302,000 acres of national forest.   Elk River offers immediate access to miles of excellent terrain.   Trails begin at the center, traverse the Gauley Divide and Sharp's Knob, and the Highland Scenic Highway which has access to many more trails in the Cranberry Glades and Williams River area.   The Greenbrier River Trail, a 75 mile rail/trail runs from Cass, through Marlinton and south to Caldwell passing through classic West Virginia beauty with Bed & Breakfasts and camping along the way.

All of our trips include all meals, lodging, maps and guiding.   We stay overnight at B&B's, cabins, and lodges.   Most tours have vehicle support throughout a large portion of each day enabling participants to take a break if desired.    Our guides are certified in first aid and very knowledgeable about the terrain.

Food Wine & Wheels Road Tour

Slatyfork Singletrack Tours
Sample the terrain that makes Pocahontas County famous for its mountain biking with a local guide.   On trail learning sessions, small groups.
Slatyfork Women's Weekend
The Staff at Elk River has been offering women's specific clinics for over five years.   Our female staff has worked with several of the top women racers and instructors in the sport.   In a classroom of lush eastern singletrack, we concentrate on the most primary skills, building basic technique, confidence and having fun!   30-45 miles, novice to intermediate
Greenbrier Inn to Inn Tour
See the beauty of Pocahontas County at a leisurely pace. Stay at B&B's A great rip for families and groups.

2008 Schedule of Events

May
23-26  Wheels, Wine and Food Road Biking Tour

June
6-8  Slatyfork Women's Weekend with Sue Haywood and Local Pros

13-15  Father's Day Fly-fishing Weekend

July
3-6  Slatyfork Singletrack Weekend

August
16  The Wild 100 Backcountry Race

September
18-21  Slatyfork Women's Weekend with Sue Haywood and Local Pros

MORE EVENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED!

For those whose schedule does not fit ours, come out and ride some of the great trails in the area on your own.  We have worked with local, state and federal agencies to develop a safe and practical trail system, which is one of the largest in the country.   The preservation of these trails is very important to us, and we follow the guidelines of the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA).  Guides are available for hire by day as are shuttles to and from trail heads with reservation. Cost varies with the number of people and destination.   Mountain bikes are available for rental at 35.00/day.    Rentals include helmets.   We have a mechanic on duty most times and our speciality shop has parts and accessories you may need.

Registration/Cancellation Policy
To reserve a space on a tour, a deposit fee of 200.00 is required at the time of reservation, with the balance due on arrival. Once your reservation is confirmed we will send a confirmation packet with trip notes, directions, a menu and an equipment list. If you need to cancel, your deposit will be refunded less a 25.00 fee outside of 30 days. If you cancel inside of 30 days, your deposit is nonrefundable unless we can resell your spot on the tour. If you have a flexible schedule, give us a call to join one of our unfilled trips at the last minute.