elkin's historical downtown is unusual as it is along the yadkin river, and its main street is included along the route of the nc mountains to sea trail. it offers various trails including the blue trail along the yadkin river, which is accessible at crater park, two blocks south of main street. the overmountain victory trail borders the west side of downtown next to big elkin creek, and a civil war marker is across from the library at front st and w main st. you'll also find various new murals in the downtown depicting historical information, trails and a mural dedicated to the yadkin valley wine region, ava, in which elkin resides.