Chapmanville Between the River, Trails, and History

Chapmanville offers travelers several distinct points of interest: the Guyandotte River and the steep ridges of present-day Logan County, the Hatfield-McCoy Trails, and the “Battle of Kanawha Gap” memorial marker. These themes represent different aspects of the town—landscape, ATV-oriented trails, and history. If you’re looking for a hotel in Chapmanville, your priorities can help you get started: first consider which of these reasons for traveling is important to you.

River Landscape and History

The Guyandotte River and the steep ridges of present-day Logan County have shaped Chapmanville. Together, the river and terrain describe the town’s landscape and help explain its geographic character. The “Logan Guyandotte River Lot” access point on the Guyandotte River is in Chapmanville. A WVDNR guide published in 2024 lists it as an access point; local access conditions may change. Check them before your visit.

The historic “Battle of Kanawha Gap” memorial marker is at the Chapmanville exit, right off US 119 South. Its location provides a specific reference point for the history theme. The two perspectives are therefore distinct: the marker represents a particular historic site, while the river and ridges describe the town’s landscape.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails

A regional tourism report from 2023 describes Chapmanville as a small ATV-friendly town in Logan County connected to the Hatfield-McCoy Trails. The trails offer mountain panoramas and narrow, winding routes. These details describe two different features: the panoramas offer views of the mountain landscape, while the narrow curves describe the routes. For planning purposes, this focus on trails is different from a river access point.

Permits for the Hatfield-McCoy Trails are available at Little General Chapmanville. The sales location is part of the Bearwallow area. Confirm availability at the sales location before you travel.

Events and Local Offerings

The 2024 Chapmanville Apple Butter Festival included daily entertainment, indoor and outdoor booths, food vendors, apple butter, a fair, and a cruise-in. This information applies to the 2024 edition. If the festival is important to your travel dates, check the date and program for the relevant event in advance. The festival was a multi-day community event centered on traditional foods, vendor booths, and a seasonal gathering.

The Chapmanville Public Library offers special programs and community outreach initiatives. These are aimed primarily at residents and nearby communities and are not designed primarily as visitor programs. If you’d like to include these offerings in your plans, check the latest details before visiting.

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