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Kanawha River Walk
Charleston, West Virginia, USA

Kanawha River Walk

Length1.3 mi
Elev. Gain23 ft
Est. Steps3000
River
Wild flowers
City walk
Quiet place
Created by Lillian

Kanawha River Walk Introduction

Kanawha River Walk is a 1.3 mile (3,000-step) route located near Charleston, West Virginia, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 23 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

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East End Historic District (Charleston, West Virginia)

Park
East End Historic District is a national historic district located at Charleston, West Virginia. The district is set on a broad, ancient flood plain bordered by the Great Kanawha River on the south and by commercialized Washington Street on the north.The West Virginia State Capitol complex forms an axis between the two important residential East End neighborhoods.

Charleston Distance Run

Place
The Charleston Distance Run is a 15-mile (24 km) road running event held annually in Charleston, West Virginia. The race starts in front of the West Virginia State Capitol on the Kanawha Boulevard. The course starts on the flats of the Boulevard before going across the South Side Bridge and up Corridor G, a hill named Capital Hill Punishment for its nearly 2-mile (3 km) uphill length.

Holly Grove Mansion

Place
Holly Grove Mansion, also known as Holly Grove Inn or Ruffner Mansion, is a historic home located at Charleston, West Virginia on the grounds of the West Virginia State Capitol. It is a large brick house with a front section made to accommodate three floors and rear section housing two. It features a massive two story, semi-circular portico at the front entrance.

Charleston Baptist Temple

Building
Charleston Baptist Temple is a historic Baptist church located at Charleston, West Virginia. It is a two-story, brick church with Georgian and Federal style details. It was designed by architect Ernest Flagg and constructed in 1924. It is composed of a central sanctuary block with matching wings and a rear addition constructed in 1955.

West Virginia Governor's Mansion

Place
The West Virginia Governor's Mansion (or West Virginia Executive Mansion) is a historic residence located next to the Kanawha River in Charleston, West Virginia and is the official residence of the Governor of West Virginia.The Colonial Revival (Georgian Revival) building was completed in 1925 by Charleston architect Walter F.

MacFarland House (Charleston, West Virginia)

Place
MacFarland House, also known as MacFarland-Ruby-Crowley-Hubbard House, is a historic home located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was built in 1836 and is one of only six pre-American Civil War houses still standing in the city. The house features a full two-story modified Roman Doric portico.It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Smith-Giltinan House

Place
Smith-Giltinan House is a historic home located at Charleston, West Virginia. It is a three-story dwelling with an asymmetrical plan. It was built about 1888 and many of its details are in the Queen Anne style. It features an asymmetrical plan, projecting bays, varied materials and textures, and elaborate porch details.

West Virginia Senate

Place
The West Virginia Senate is the upper house of the West Virginia Legislature.There are seventeen senatorial districts. Each district has two senators who serve staggered four-year terms. The Democrats gained two seats in the 2018 elections, bringing their total number of seats to 14, while the Republicans still hold a majority with 20.

Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia

Place
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is the state supreme court of the state of West Virginia, the highest of West Virginia's state courts. It is located in the state capital, Charleston, although from 1873 to 1915, it was also required by state law to hold sessions in Charles Town in the state's Eastern Panhandle.

West Virginia Capitol Complex

Place
The West Virginia Capitol Complex is a 18-acre (7.3 ha) historic district located along Kanawha Blvd., E., in Charleston, West Virginia. It dates from 1925 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.It includes the three part capitol buildings, the West Virginia State Capitol, designed and supervised by architect Cass Gilbert.
Last updated: Jan 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

1.3 mi

Elev. Gain

23 ft

Est. Steps

3000
Created by
Lillian
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