Elkins Area Shared Trails

Do you love to ride and want to share that love with our local youth? Then this is the opportunity for you!

🚴‍♀️ COACH TRAINING EVENT: ON THE BIKE 101 🚴‍♂️
Ready to level up your skills? Join us for On the Bike 101, the training necessary to become a Level 2 Coach!

Glendale Park
June 13th
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

This hands-on session is a great opportunity to build confidence, improve your riding instruction, and take the next step in your coaching journey.

👉 More info & register:
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/elkins-otb--101

Timber! Thanks to all of you who reached out to let us know about the tree down on the D&E Trails. EAST is working with to have this removed asap.
In the meantime, if you're not up for climbing over or under this beast, avoid the section behind Glory Residence Hall for now. We'll let you know when it's all clear.

In honor of World Bicycle Day, we’re celebrating the power of the bicycle to transform how we move, connect, and experience the world around us.

Right now the DOH is in the process of renewing the Statewide WV Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and invites YOU to share your thoughts. There are several in-person opportunities planned around the state this month and an open online survey here - https://engagekh.mysocialpinpoint.com/walk-ride-wv.

Speak up! Your voice matters!

Scott Goddard, EAST board member, sharing the good news.

The City of Elkins is known for many things. Historically, a plethora of mixed-use trails isn't necessarily one of them, until now that is.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Elkins for inviting me to talk about EAST.

Thanks to Jessica Sutton for stopping by and giving us an update on E.A.S.T. (Elkins Area Shared Trails). Now, when someone tells me to "take a hike," I'll know where to go!

We’re excited to share an opportunity to spend your summer making a real impact in the Elkins area through outdoor recreation, community engagement, and trail development.

Elkins Area Shared Trails (EAST) is seeking a Capacity Building Summer Associate (AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate) to support our growing efforts to expand access to trails, strengthen community connections, and build organizational capacity. Link is in the comments.

📍 Location: Elkins, WV
📅 Term: June 1 – August 9, 2026 (300-hour minimum-time service)

This role is ideal for someone who wants hands-on experience in nonprofit development, community engagement, and outdoor recreation planning. As a Summer Associate, you’ll work closely with our all-volunteer Board of Directors to help move key initiatives forward.

Today was a win! 🤘

EAST was able to support the with volunteer labor under the skilled guidance of the to help build the South Haddix Connector Trail.

This collaboration is helping us to lean hard into outdoor recreation development and stewardship as an economic and social driver for WV, and we are just getting started.

If you'd like to lend a hand with this project, future projects, or just want to learn more about trail building, drop us a DM, or come by on March 31 at 6:00 for the Outdoor Community Meet-Up.

Happy 2026 trail lovers and friends of EAST:

We wanted to share some highlights from the past year, project statuses, plans for this year, and a great big THANK YOU to all of our followers. We look forward to sharing more stories and opportunities throughout the year.

EAST Board of Directors - Jessica, Vicki, Mark, Todd, Darlene, Scott, and Katie.

We are fortunate to live in a place with an abundance of natural beauty and having easy access in the heart of Elkins on D&E campus is a gift for us all.

Celebrating a Stronger, More Connected Outdoor Community! 🔴🤝⚪ We are proud to celebrate the recent dedication of the newly restored and improved Robert E. Urban Trail System, a meaningful partnership between Davis & Elkins College and Elkins Area Shared Trails (E.A.S.T.). This collaboration enhances the quality of life on campus and strengthens outdoor recreation opportunities for both students and the greater Elkins community. The upgraded trails offer beautiful, accessible spaces for hiking, biking, and enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds us in the heart of north central West Virginia. The project stands as a testament to the shared commitment between the College and local organizations to support wellness, outdoor engagement, and community connection. Thank you to everyone who contributed time, energy, and passion to bringing this vision to life. Here’s to many more miles of exploration and shared adventure! #DiscoverDavisAndElkinsCollege #EAST #CommunityPartners #OutdoorRecreation #BeyondTheCampus