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Hatfield McCoy Trails
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Other Names | Hatfield McCoy Trails, West Virginia |
| Last Known Status | Open |
One of the premier destinations in the country for off-road enthusiasts, Hatfield McCoy is actually a combination of ten individual trail systems that range from smooth and hard packed ATV trails with shallow stream crossings to chunky, steep and rugged single track for dirt bikes. At a minimum, plan to stay at least a week to explore them all.
Pinnacle Creek has the largest percentage of easy trails while the most challenging terrain can be found at Rockhouse. All trails are marked, rated for difficulty and open daily year-round from sunrise to sunset.
A permit is required to ride these trails which can be purchased online, at most staging areas, or in person at the Hatfield McCoy Trails Welcome Center.
All of the trail systems provide off-road trail access to gas, food and lodging. (See these individual trail entries for additional information: Rockhouse, Pinnacle Creek, Bearwallow, Buffalo Mountain, Devil Anse, Warrior Trails, Indian Ridge, Cabwaylingo State Forest, Ivy Branch and the Pocahontas Trail System).
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Hatfield McCoy Trails 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) | Some Areas | permitted on Bearwallow, Cabwaylingo and Ivy Branch Trails |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | permitted on Bearwallow, Cabwaylingo and Ivy Branch Trails |
| 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 designated trails |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | Yes | Dedicated Rangers/Officers Armed OfficersJeep/SUV Patrol Trails patrolled by WV DNR Police Officers. |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 999,680 acres (1,562 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 600 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 800 to 2800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Mostly | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Many | |
| Water Crossings | Many | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Whitten's Feed & Seed/Exxon (304) 524-2483 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Whitten's Feed & Seed/Exxon (304) 524-2483 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (W) | Little Coal River Campground (304) 369-1951 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (W) | Little Coal River Campground (304) 369-1951 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (W) | Little Coal River Campground (304) 369-1951 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (W) | Little Coal River Campground (304) 369-1951 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Julian Mini-Mart (304) 369-6480 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($26.50 per rider) Non-Residents - $50/rider. If purchased online add $4.50/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
| Our Rating |  Excellent |
| Recommended Stay | Multi Week |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Julian, WV | ||
| Address | 28 Big Pinnacle Branch Road, Julian, WV 25529 | ||
| From: Charleston, WV
Note:***These are the driving directions to the Hatfield McCoy Trails Welcome Center. See the individual trail entries in the description above for exact driving directions. 1) Take US-119 South about 19 miles 2) Turn left (east) on Big Pinnacle Creek Road 3) Visitors Center is located on the right. |
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 |
| Contact Info | Country Roads Byway Visitors Center 40 Welcome Center Drive Logan, WV 25601 (304) 752-4645 trailsheaven.com |
Hatfield McCoy Trail Photo
All eight of the Hatfield McCoy Trail Systems provide direct access to gas stations, restaurants, RV campgrounds and motels. This area is very ATV and off-road friendly, so stay at least a week to enjoy everything the region has to offer.
Hatfield McCoy Trail Photo
Every type of off-road terrain can be found here. This is an example of a steep and rugged single track motorcycle trail.
Hatfield McCoy Trail Photo
With over 600 miles of trails, expect to encounter some water crossings.
Hatfield McCoy Trail Photo
Some of the ATV trails are very narrow and are surrounded by thick vegetation.
Hatfield McCoy Trail Photo
The ATV trails are surrounded by some very unique vegetation.
Hatfield McCoy Trail Photo
Hatfield McCoy hosts several large events that attract thousands of ATV and UTV enthusiasts. Night ride parades are one of the highlights.
Hatfield McCoy Trail Photo
The ATV trail system has restrooms that you can ride to. Some come with snack and soda vending machines which makes for a nice place to take a break.
Hatfield McCoy Trail Photo
Hatfield McCoy Trails are one of the top places in the country to bring friends and family for an ATV vacation.
Hatfield McCoy Trail Photo
Not a pot of gold... But I'll take it!
Hatfield McCoy Trail Photo
The ATV trail system gets its name from the Hatfield–McCoy feud that lasted from 1863–1891.
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