RAIL TRAIL TRAILHEAD
Duck
GPS Coordinates
38.582714, -80.937481
Location Description
The Duck Trailhead is located at Duck across the river from State Route 4 at the end of the Villanova Bridge in Clay County, near the Braxton County border. This trailhead was the first to open and is still one of the most popular. If you travel a mile south after a fresh rain, you may be lucky enough to witness the Mermaid Lagoon waterfalls!
Parking & Features
There is ample parking on a gravel lot at the trailhead and at the DNR’s Duck Boat Launch adjoining the trail.
Directions From I-79
From I-79 exit 46 (Servia Road) Distance: 2.9 miles. Head southeast on Servia Road - 2.5 mi. Turn right onto WV-4 S - 0.3 mi. Turn left onto Villanova Ridge Rd - 0.1 mi. The trailhead and parking are at the end of the bridge on the right.
Next Upstream Trailhead (North)
3.2 mi - Strange Creek Trailhead
Next Downstream Trailhead (South)
11.9 mi - Ivydale Trailhead
Nearest Town
Clay or Gassaway
Amenities In Town & Nearby
