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Ridgeview Trail System
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Other Names | Spearhead Trails, Kiwanis Park |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This trail system opened to the public in April 2017 and offers about 78 miles of ATV loops to explore, plus access to Coal Canyon. The trails are mostly hard packed with a handful of short rugged sections but overall the area is rated as mostly easy. Trails are open to UTVs, ATVs and dirt bikes.
A permit is required to ride the trail system which can be purchased online or at the nearby Valero Gas Station. Overnight parking is not permitted but camping can be found a short distance away at Breaks Interstate Park Campground. Nearby Southern Gap Outdoor Adventures offers ATV rentals/tours and cabin rentals.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Spearhead Trails User Permit Sticker |
| Dates Open | Daily sunrise to sunset. | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Prohibited | Camping permitted at Breaks Interstate Park (276) 865-4413. |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | riding permitted from dawn to dusk |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | No doubling up - No passengers on any ATV unless the ATV is manufactured for the driver and a passenger. Blaze orange vests encouraged during hunting season. | |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($30.00 per rider) Non-Resident Annual Pass - $60 (if purchased online add $3). Resident Annual Pass - $30; Day Pass - $30 |
| Camping | (None) |
| Comment | All riders, drivers, passengers and bicyclists must have a valid Spearhead Trails sticker affixed to the left side of helmet. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Haysi, VA | ||
| Address | Kiwanis Park, Haysi, VA 24256 | ||
| From: Elkhorn City, KY
1) Take Hwy 80 East about 10 miles 2) Turn right (north) onto SR-732, continue 2 miles 3) Turn left (west) onto VA-812, continue about .5 miles toward Kiwanis Park. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Spearhead Trails P.O. Box 1594 Coeburn, VA 24230 (276) 807-7581 (276) 220-9875 info@spearheadtrails.com spearheadtrails.com |
| Contact Info | Southern Gap Outdoor Adventures 1124 Chipping Sparrow Road Grundy, VA 24614 (276) 244-1111 info@sgadventures.com www.sgadventures.com |
| Comment | ATV rentals, tours and cabin rentals |
Ridgeview Trail System Photo
Photo Submitted 11/27/2017 (Thanks!)
Ridgeview Trail System Photo
Photo Submitted 11/27/2017 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 2,650 acres (4 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 78 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1700 to 2100 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade |  Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (S) | Valero Gas Station (276) 865-5331 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (S) | Valero Gas Station (276) 865-5331 |
 Water | Haysi, VA | |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Breaks Interstate Park Campground (276) 865-4413 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Breaks Interstate Park Campground (276) 865-4413 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Breaks Interstate Park Campground (276) 865-4413 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (S) | Valero Gas Station (276) 865-5331 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS