The 2025 season for Rail Explorers – Elk River Division will begin Saturday, April 19 and will run through November 10, for their second season and a milestone tenth season for the company. Since opening June 6, 2024, Rail Explorers hosted 15,932 riders in their partial inaugural season.
With more tours and additional days of operation, the nation’s leading railbike company is expecting more than 25,000 guests to flock to Clay County to make their own memories on the old Buffalo Creek & Gauley rails.
“Before Rail Explorers opened Clay County had three jobs in the tourism industry and I am proud to say that we will have nearly ten times that on staff this season,” said Division Manager Trey Corwell. “It is an honor to be a part of such a major push for tourism in our community and share the success and economic impact with our local businesses.”
A tour with Rail Explorers – Elk River travels the 12.5-mile roundtrip alongside beautiful views of Buffalo Creek, rock formations, and countless wildlife spotting opportunities, not to mention the Devil’s Sawmill waterfall, listed on the West Virginia Waterfall Trail!
The tour is approximately two hours long and can be traversed on a four-seat Quad or two-seat Tandem railbike. Each railbike is equipped with their patented “REX Propulsion System” motor assist, which propels the railbikes along the rails for a thrilling family adventure. The accommodations go beyond the motor assist with five-point harnesses for children and adults as well as seat belt extenders and umbrellas for added comfort.
They even have dog mats for your four-legged companions. While on the property at Dundon depot, you’ll find Clay’s very own West Virginia swing, as well picnic tables and yard games for more family fun.
As a thank you for the love and support that they have been shown from Clay County, each Monday during the months of April, May, and September Rail Explorers will host ‘Locals’ Days’, offering a 35 percent discount to all Clay County residents and those in local communities in bordering counties as well! For more details or to secure your booking call 877-833-8588.
