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Ride West Virginia

26places
14public land
12private
505trail miles listed
15upcoming events

Permits on public land

  • HMT user permit required for every driver and passenger. Buy at staffed trailheads, the HMT Welcome Center (28 Big Pinnacle Branch Rd, Julian, WV; 304-369-9342; 9am-5pm daily), Country Roads Byway Visitors Center (40 Welcome Center Dr, Logan, WV; 304-752-4645), 180+ authorized vendors, or online (online orders can take 10-14 days to ship).
  • Buy online, at Mountwood Family Campground (304-588-7613) or the park admin office. Permit decal must be on helmet; online buyers carry a copy on phone or printed.

Trail system 14

Hatfield-McCoy Trails – Bearwallow Trail System

Ethel · Logan County · Public land

One of the three original HMT systems (Oct 2000), near the ATV-friendly town of Logan. Open to full-size ORVs (Jeeps) as well as ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes; known for single track and very difficult trails. Staffed trailhead with 2+ acre lot, restrooms, permits and merchandise.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-side4x4 / JeepHatfield-McCoy Trails user permit, per rider (drivers and passengers): WV resident $26.50, non-resident $65.00 (incl. tax). Valid from purchase through Dec 31 of that year. 2026 permits on sale.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails – Big Coal River Trail System

Peytona · Boone County · Public land

50mi

Newer ~50-mile Boone County system in the Peytona area, about 20 minutes from US-119, open to ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes and ORVs/Jeeps. Mostly easy and moderate trails. Trailhead (2+ acre lot) is NOT staffed; permits at the HMT Welcome Center in Julian.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-side4x4 / JeepHatfield-McCoy Trails user permit, per rider (drivers and passengers): WV resident $26.50, non-resident $65.00 (incl. tax). Valid from purchase through Dec 31 of that year. 2026 permits on sale.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails – Braveheart Trail System

Man · Logan County · Public land

Newer Logan County system that connects to the Town of Man and is reachable from Rockhouse, Devil Anse and Buffalo Mountain. Shares the Rockhouse parking area and staffed trailhead (2+ acre lot, restrooms, permits). Mostly easy/moderate trails.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideHatfield-McCoy Trails user permit, per rider (drivers and passengers): WV resident $26.50, non-resident $65.00 (incl. tax). Valid from purchase through Dec 31 of that year. 2026 permits on sale.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails – Buffalo Mountain Trail System

Delbarton · Mingo County · Public land

Original HMT system (Oct 2000) on ground tied to the Hatfield-McCoy feud and the Matewan Massacre. Has the most single-track of any HMT system, making it a dirt bike favorite; three community connectors reach Matewan, Delbarton and Williamson, and it links to Devil Anse, Rockhouse and Braveheart.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideHatfield-McCoy Trails user permit, per rider (drivers and passengers): WV resident $26.50, non-resident $65.00 (incl. tax). Valid from purchase through Dec 31 of that year. 2026 permits on sale.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails – Cabwaylingo Trail System

Dunlow · Wayne County · Public land

100mi

Nearly 100 miles of new trails on about 8,300 acres of Cabwaylingo State Forest, open to ATVs, UTVs, ORVs (Jeeps) and dirt bikes. Mostly easy, hard-packed trails make it one of the friendliest HMT systems for beginners. Staffed trailhead with large truck/trailer lot, restrooms, permits; state forest campgrounds nearby.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-side4x4 / JeepHatfield-McCoy Trails user permit, per rider (drivers and passengers): WV resident $26.50, non-resident $65.00 (incl. tax). Valid from purchase through Dec 31 of that year. 2026 permits on sale.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails – Devil Anse Trail System

Matewan · Mingo County · Public land

Trailhead sits in the historic town of Matewan. Links Rockhouse, Braveheart and Buffalo Mountain for 300+ connected miles. Staffed trailhead with parking, restrooms, permits; direct access to gas, food and lodging.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideHatfield-McCoy Trails user permit, per rider (drivers and passengers): WV resident $26.50, non-resident $65.00 (incl. tax). Valid from purchase through Dec 31 of that year. 2026 permits on sale.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails – Indian Ridge Trail System

Ashland · McDowell County · Public land

Trailhead in the town of Ashland near Northfork, with community access to Northfork and Keystone. Connects with Pinnacle Creek, Warrior and Pocahontas. Trailhead is NOT staffed (2+ acre lot, restrooms); buy permits beforehand or at Ashland Resort, which is connected to the system.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideHatfield-McCoy Trails user permit, per rider (drivers and passengers): WV resident $26.50, non-resident $65.00 (incl. tax). Valid from purchase through Dec 31 of that year. 2026 permits on sale.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails – Ivy Branch Trail System

Julian · Boone County · Public land

Closest HMT system to Charleston (about 20 minutes). Open to full-size off-road vehicles like Jeeps and Land Cruisers plus ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes. Staffed trailhead with 1+ acre lot, restrooms, permits; the HMT Welcome Center is in Julian.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-side4x4 / JeepHatfield-McCoy Trails user permit, per rider (drivers and passengers): WV resident $26.50, non-resident $65.00 (incl. tax). Valid from purchase through Dec 31 of that year. 2026 permits on sale.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails – Pinnacle Creek Trail System

Pineville · Wyoming County · Public land

Part of the largest continuous block of the HMT network: connects with Warrior, Indian Ridge and Pocahontas for 400+ combined miles, with direct connections to Mullens and Pineville. Staffed trailhead with 2+ acre lot, restrooms, permits.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideHatfield-McCoy Trails user permit, per rider (drivers and passengers): WV resident $26.50, non-resident $65.00 (incl. tax). Valid from purchase through Dec 31 of that year. 2026 permits on sale.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails – Pocahontas Trail System

Bramwell · Mercer County · Public land

Trailhead in Coaldale just outside historic Bramwell, with connectors to Bramwell and Montcalm. Links Indian Ridge, Pinnacle Creek and Warrior, part of what HMT calls the most continuous trail miles east of the Mississippi. Staffed trailhead with 2+ acre lot, restrooms, permits.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideHatfield-McCoy Trails user permit, per rider (drivers and passengers): WV resident $26.50, non-resident $65.00 (incl. tax). Valid from purchase through Dec 31 of that year. 2026 permits on sale.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails – Rockhouse Trail System

Man · Logan County · Public land

100mi

Largest single Hatfield-McCoy system (100+ miles) and one of the three original systems (opened Oct 2000). Known for 'extreme' riding and lots of single track; links to Braveheart, Devil Anse and Buffalo Mountain with direct trail access to Man and Gilbert. Staffed trailhead (2+ acre lot, restrooms, permits) shared with Braveheart.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideHatfield-McCoy Trails user permit, per rider (drivers and passengers): WV resident $26.50, non-resident $65.00 (incl. tax). Valid from purchase through Dec 31 of that year. 2026 permits on sale.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails – Tornado Trail System (single track)

Tornado · Kanawha County · Public land

35mi

HMT's first single-track-only system: roughly 35 miles open to dirt bikes and e-bikes only, near St. Albans and Charleston. Permits, restrooms and merchandise are at the Coal River Group Welcome Center (181 Pettigrew Lane, St. Albans; 9am-5pm), about 0.5 mile from trailhead parking.

Dirt bikeHatfield-McCoy Trails user permit, per rider (drivers and passengers): WV resident $26.50, non-resident $65.00 (incl. tax). Valid from purchase through Dec 31 of that year. 2026 permits on sale.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails – Warrior Trail System

War · McDowell County · Public land

Scenic McDowell County system based in the City of War with access to Gary. Connects with Pinnacle Creek, Indian Ridge and Pocahontas. Staffed trailhead with 2+ acre lot, restrooms, permits; mostly easy and moderate trails.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideHatfield-McCoy Trails user permit, per rider (drivers and passengers): WV resident $26.50, non-resident $65.00 (incl. tax). Valid from purchase through Dec 31 of that year. 2026 permits on sale.

Mountwood Park ATV Trails (Mountwood ATV Adventures)

Waverly · Wood County · Public land

20mi

Wood County park near Parkersburg with about 20 miles of marked ATV/UTV/MX-bike trails on a 600-acre parcel, adjacent to the park campground (Camp N' Ride). Includes a ridge-top overlook and rest area.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideSeason pass $50 adults 18+, $25 youth 17 and under; day pass $12.

OHV park 2

MX track 7

Hidden Valley Racing Complex

Glen Daniel · Raleigh County · Private

Motocross track set in a southern West Virginia valley near Beckley that uses natural mountain terrain. Also runs mud racing and cross-country (hare scramble/enduro-style) events.

Dirt bikePractice $20 per rider, kids $10, spectators free

Mason Motocross (Mason County Fairgrounds)

Point Pleasant · Mason County · Private

Motocross facility at the Mason County Fairgrounds with a main track, supercross track and beginner/intermediate track. Runs an independent multi-round race series (T&K Promotions) plus weekly practice.

Dirt bikeWeekly open practice plus race weekends; email for current schedule.

Moto-Topia MX

Triadelphia · Ohio County · Private

Outdoor motocross track near Wheeling, a few miles from Cabela's, mixing traditional MX with supercross-style rhythm sections and step-ups.

Dirt bikePractice $15 per rider; spectators 13+ $3, 12 and under free

SkyTrax MX Park

Ballard · Monroe County · Private

Motocross practice track on Orchard Road in Ballard (Monroe County). Runs announced open practice days and rents the full track to individuals or teams.

Dirt bikeOpen practice days announced on Facebook; whole track can be rented for private riding (call or message).

Thunder Hollow MX

Greenwood · Doddridge County · Private

Small practice-only motocross track with a half-mile clay/sand natural-terrain layout and a technical woods loop. Open midweek as well as weekends.

Dirt bikeAnnual membership $5 per rider; daily gate $20

Tomahawk MX Park

Hedgesville · Berkeley County · Private

West Virginia's best-known motocross facility, a roughly 110-acre park with a main MX track, supercross track, beginner course, quad track and about 8 miles of woods trails for hare scrambles. Hosts a Loretta Lynn's Northeast Area Qualifier (May 2026) and the WV State Championship (Oct 2026).

Dirt bikeOpen practice $40 members / $60 non-members; race-weekend pricing per event page

Track 93

Rivesville · Marion County · Private

Motocross and cross-country venue in the hills outside Rivesville between Fairmont and Morgantown off I-79. Has a main MX track, youth track, grass beginner circles and a 6.7-mile woods loop. Access only via Morgan Ridge Rd: GPS may send trailers onto impassable roads.

Dirt bikePractice $40 per rider per day; spectators $5

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Races & events