Coal River

The Little and Big Coal Rivers create the Coal River, which extends from Alum Creek to the Kanawha River at St. Albans. Along the way, Rte 3 runs parallel to the river and passes four sites of the historic locks and dams. The community of Tornado provides offers views of the picturesque Upper Falls dam, Meadowood Park, and Big Bend Bend Golf Course. Lower Falls, located on Strawberry Rd in St. Albans, in another lock and dam site.
St. Albans is the largest town in the Coal River watershed. Located on the Midland Trail (US Rte 60), the historic town offers visitors a host of restaurants, museums, and river-based recreation opportunities. The community’s annual YAK FEST offers participants in the Annual Tour De Coal river float, two days of big name entertainment, craft beer, food for all and a wild assortment of river, kayak and fishing exhibitors…….It’s a HOOT!