About Elkins / Randolph County
Where Thomas Edison and Henry Ford once retreated to the rugged Allegheny Mountains, Elkins and Randolph County remain historic by nature. The Monongahela National Forest surrounds this mountain city with 900,000 acres of wilderness, while the Augusta Heritage Center keeps Appalachian music and craft traditions alive.
Plan Your Trip
Best Time to Visit
Summer for Monongahela National Forest hiking and the Augusta Heritage Festival; fall for Allegheny Mountain foliage; winter for cross-country skiing at Snowshoe.
Getting There
Elkins-Randolph County Airport (EKN) has limited service. By car: 2.5 hours from Charleston, WV; 3 hours from Pittsburgh via US-33.
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Plan Your Visit to Elkins / Randolph County
Best Time to Visit
Summer for Monongahela National Forest hiking and the Augusta Heritage Festival; fall for Allegheny Mountain foliage; winter for cross-country skiing at Snowshoe.
Suggested Trip Length
1–2 days
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Getting There
Elkins-Randolph County Airport (EKN) has limited service. By car: 2.5 hours from Charleston, WV; 3 hours from Pittsburgh via US-33.
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