Recreation

Recreation = Economic Development
Fishing is good on the Coal Rivers!
The first Tour de Coal Exploration Crew
Riverfront walking trails
Float Events
More information links
Recreational links

RECREATION = ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Coal River Group is committed to developing and preserving the recreational resources in the Coal River Watershed.

The Big, Little and Coal Rivers have served the local residents as a center for recreation activities since the first white settlers arrived in the region in the late 1700’s.

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Fishing is good on the COAL RIVERS!

Swimming, fishing, and boating have always been a favorite pastime for those living in the area. The abundant beaches found along the meandering rivers have been and remain a major attraction for weekend getaways and casual swimmers.

Lower Falls Beach (1940's)
Restored Lower Falls Beach (2009)

The CRG has developed the first WV Water Trail on the Coal Rivers. The 88 mile water trail us called the Walhonde Water Trail. Bill Queen a Co-founder of the group worked along with Bill Currey for over 3 years preparing the maps and identifying the 17 public access points that make the rivers accessible.

Pictures taken of Bill Currey and Bill Queen on their first ever scouting trip on the Little Coal River 2003

Scott Braley and Mat Currey "Youall come float the coal river" Picture by Dean Braley

The Tour De Coal is an annual paddling event that has grown into one of the states top river recreation events for kayak and canoe aficionados. Every year hundreds of people from throughout the United States come to Tornado, WV to launch their boats. The eleven mile course provides paddlers with an opportunity to visit the rivers in a supervised and safe manner.

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The first Tour De Coal exploration Crew

The original raft was donated to the Coal River Group by the North American River Rafters Company. The raft was being sold as surplus when we requested a donation. The Company liked what the CRG was doing on the Coal Rivers and presented us with the raft. (2004) The raft has been used to promote the CRG in parades and public events. Many people who would not be able to float the Coal (disabilities etc.) have enjoyed trips on the trusty old raft.

The original Tour De Coal craft has been fully restored and is pictured during a trip down the Gauley. Tim Ligon the Coal River Group chief river guide has upgraded the craft and is using it to market the Coal River Walhonde Trail to other rafters. Great job Tim!

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The 2009 Tour De Coal was super...Join us in 2010 (more)

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Riverfront Walking Trails

The CRG has developed river front walking trails at Meadowood Park in Tornado and on its Barnette Conservation property. Plans for developing more river front trails for Boone and Lincoln Counties are now underway.

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THE BIG COAL RIVER BRANCH HAS HOSTED A NUMBER OF FLOAT EVENTS IN 2009

THANKS TO TERESA PERDUE AND HER CREW THE ASHFORD FLOAT WAS GREAT !

OTHER BOONE COUNTY FLOATS

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Walhonde Water Trail | Tour De Coal

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About Us River Information Recreation Barnette Preserve Science Center Merchandise & Classifieds Links & Partners Contact Us Quick Links Big Coal Branch River Scouting Reports Walhonde River Trail Map Member Float Trips Water Level Information Contact the Webmaster	Recreation Recreation = Economic Development Fishing is good on the Coal Rivers! The first Tour de Coal Exploration Crew Riverfront walking trails Float Events More information links Recreational links RECREATION = ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Coal River Group is committed to developing and preserving the recreational resources in the Coal River Watershed. The Big, Little and Coal Rivers have served the local residents as a center for recreation activities since the first white settlers arrived in the region in the late 1700’s. Top Fishing is good on the COAL RIVERS! Swimming, fishing, and boating have always been a favorite pastime for those living in the area. The abundant beaches found along the meandering rivers have been and remain a major attraction for weekend getaways and casual swimmers. Lower Falls Beach (1940's) Restored Lower Falls Beach (2009) The CRG has developed the first WV Water Trail on the Coal Rivers. The 88 mile water trail us called the Walhonde Water Trail. Bill Queen a Co-founder of the group worked along with Bill Currey for over 3 years preparing the maps and identifying the 17 public access points that make the rivers accessible. Pictures taken of Bill Currey and Bill Queen on their first ever scouting trip on the Little Coal River 2003 Scott Braley and Mat Currey "Youall come float the coal river" Picture by Dean Braley The Tour De Coal is an annual paddling event that has grown into one of the states top river recreation events for kayak and canoe aficionados. Every year hundreds of people from throughout the United States come to Tornado, WV to launch their boats. The eleven mile course provides paddlers with an opportunity to visit the rivers in a supervised and safe manner. Top The first Tour De Coal exploration Crew The original raft was donated to the Coal River Group by the North American River Rafters Company. The raft was being sold as surplus when we requested a donation. The Company liked what the CRG was doing on the Coal Rivers and presented us with the raft. (2004) The raft has been used to promote the CRG in parades and public events. Many people who would not be able to float the Coal (disabilities etc.) have enjoyed trips on the trusty old raft. The original Tour De Coal craft has been fully restored and is pictured during a trip down the Gauley. Tim Ligon the Coal River Group chief river guide has upgraded the craft and is using it to market the Coal River Walhonde Trail to other rafters. Great job Tim! Top The 2009 Tour De Coal was super...Join us in 2010 (more) Top Riverfront Walking Trails The CRG has developed river front walking trails at Meadowood Park in Tornado and on its Barnette Conservation property. Plans for developing more river front trails for Boone and Lincoln Counties are now underway. Top THE BIG COAL RIVER BRANCH HAS HOSTED A NUMBER OF FLOAT EVENTS IN 2009 THANKS TO TERESA PERDUE AND HER CREW THE ASHFORD FLOAT WAS GREAT ! OTHER BOONE COUNTY FLOATS Top CLICK ON A LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION: Walhonde Water Trail \| Tour De Coal Top RECREATIONAL LINKS Hatfield and McCoy Trail Boone County Waterways Kanawha County Parks Boone County Parks Lincoln County Parks Top

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