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Bearwallow Trail System
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Hatfield Mccoy Trails, Dingess Rum ATV Trails, Bearwallow, Bear Wallow |
| Last Known Status | Open |
One of the original Hatfield McCoy Trail Systems, Bearwallow offers about 100 miles of equal amounts of novice, amateur and expert level trails with some decent single track.
The main staging area has two acres of parking, restrooms and a visitor center that sells permits and merchandise. Recently a trail has been added to connect to the nearby Town of Chapmanville (Trail 17) which has lodging, fuel and restaurants.
Overnight parking is not permitted but camping with electric and water hookups can be found a few miles away at Chief Logan State Park.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Hatfield-McCoy Trail System User Permit |
| Dates Open | Daily Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | All riders, drivers and passengers must have a valid Hatfield McCoy Trails Permit affixed to the helmet. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (99 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Prohibited | camping not permitted on trail system or at staging areas |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | riding hours are from sunrise to sunset |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | Yes | Dedicated Rangers/Officers Armed OfficersJeep/SUV Patrol Trails patrolled by WV DNR Police Officers. |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($26.50 per rider) Non-Residents - $50/rider. If purchased online add $4/shipping and handling. |
| Camping | (None) |
| Comment | Permits are valid through December 31 of the year purchased. All riders, drivers and passengers must have a valid Hatfield McCoy Trails Permit affixed to the helmet. |
RATINGS
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| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Logan, WV | ||
| Address | 247 Bearwallow Drive, Ethel, WV 25076 | ||
| From: Logan, WV
1) Take SR-10 East 2.7 miles 2) Veer left on SR-17, continue 2.8 miles 3) Turn left on Red Campel Road., at second street turn right 4) Follow road to the staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Hatfield Mccoy Trails Welcome Center P.O. Box 146 Man, WV 25635 (800) 592-2217 info@trailsheaven.com trailsheaven.com |
| Comment | Mailing Address |
| Contact Info | Hatfield Mccoy Trails Welcome Center 179 Rita Mall Road Man, WV 25635 |
| Comment | Physical Address |
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Photo Submitted 8/8/2017 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 22,400 acres (35 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 100 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 800 to 1800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Single Track |  Some | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | Go Mart (304) 752-8841 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (W) | Go Mart (304) 752-8841 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Chief Logan State Park (304) 855-6100 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Chief Logan State Park (304) 855-6100 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Chief Logan State Park (304) 855-6100 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Chief Logan State Park (304) 855-6100 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (W) | Go Mart (304) 752-8841 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS