By: Jessi Starkey | Posted: June 20, 2018 | Source: WCHSTV
The Buffalo Creek and Gauley Railroad was once a vital resource for many who lived in the mountains of Clay County. Built mostly by hand in the 1900s, the railroad hauled coal and lumber. Now, the rail is being used for a recreational adventure for families to enjoy. (WCHS/WVAH)
CLAY, W.Va. (WCHS/WVAH) — The Buffalo Creek and Gauley Railroad was once a vital resource for many who lived in the mountains of Clay County. Built mostly by hand in the 1900s, the railroad hauled coal and lumber. Now, the rail is being used for a recreational adventure for families to enjoy.
“You can’t beat the scenery,” President of the Clay County Business and Development Authority Mitch DeBoard said. “We are operating on 6 miles of the most pristine scenery. You will see otter, deer, bears, squirrels and turkey. You name it you will see it.”
Rail bikes are a popular trend in some states and…
