Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Auburn, West Virginia

This is a scenic drive that follows part of Goose Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. The road is mainly gravel with a few dirt sections and some water crossings but nothing too rough. This…
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This is an excellent CR trail in Nicholas County West Virginia. The whole trip takes less than an hour. The trail ends in Clay County West Virginia or you can turn around and reverse the…
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Start this route in Buckhannon by taking WV-20 south to Sago Road for 5 miles. This section is paved but scenic, running alongside the emerald-hued Buckhannon River. The road transitions to dirt and gravel. At…
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This trail can be run in either direction, but this description starts from the north end at the following coordinates: 38.91771, -80.08878. There's Civil War battle history regarding the bridge that crossed the Middle Fork…
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This is a short but fun little trail leading from Nile Road in Persinger, West Virginia, to the Gauley River. During the downhill journey, you will see some of the finest of colors during prime…
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This is a gravel road along The Gauley River National Rec Area. It has access to Gauley river, and multiple hiking trails including the stairway to heaven, multiple water crossings and beautiful waterfalls. This is…
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This trail was developed from old railroad tracks, making it perfect for various activities. There are plenty of primitive camping sites along the river. There are two old railroad tunnels and multiple railroad bridges you…
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If you like dirt roads, this place is for you--it's miles upon miles of dirt/gravel roads. This route takes about 3.5 hours over almost 40 miles of some of the prettiest country Nicholas County, West…
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Very Steep entry/exit on both ends. The creeks are always flowing and constantly changing the appearance of the roadway. Three sizeable concrete slab bridges span the waterways that wind in and out of the valley…
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Some of the West Virginia TAT. Started in Marlington WV and went to Williams River, Planned on going all the way to Sutton WV but due to flood damage part of this trail is expected…
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Mild dirt terrain, gravel mix with some mud, but the holes are small. It may become slick if wet, partial clay. You will find county road access, with most of the route being public county…
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The Highland Scenic Highway is a beautiful corridor through Monongahela National Forest. This designated National Scenic Byway extends 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219, north of Marlinton, WV. It has four developed scenic…
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This route starts at Junkyard Town (a town owned by an entire family and appears to be an open-air private junkyard). The path winds through the countryside, crossing multiple steel bridges over Meigs Creek, and…
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I started at the Big Musky Bucket in the Miners Memorial AEP Picnic area across the main road to a beautiful ridge line backroad with amazing expansive open views that remind me of traveling to…
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This is a maintained gravel Forest Service route that travels from the Cheat Bridge area to US 250. This section was once a large strip. It passes along the Cheat River and then up in…
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This short trail offers lots of great activities like hunting, HUGE clear lakes for fishing, and a dispersed camping area that is free to stay at throughout the Spring, Fall, and Summer seasons. This trail…
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This is a backroad connector route from Campground C to the Equine day-use area. It's a great little route through the woods and along a beautiful clear creek. You will pass by many wonderful ponds…
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This trail is one of my favorites! This track will take you along some of the best sights and open landscapes Ohio has to offer. If you are camping at one of the local dispersed…
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This a seasonal route that runs from the outskirts of Cass, WV across the mountain to Cheat Bridge. The higher elevation is dominated by dense spruce forest, moss, and ferns. The route is a maintained…
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A county dirt track running primarily along the Shavers Fork River in Randolph and Tucker counties. The majority of the track lies in Monongahela NF. Careful attention should be paid to private property boundaries along…
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The trail is easy and can be made by any stock 4x4 vehicle with adequate ground clearance. What makes this trail significant and worthy of a ride is it runs along the Meadow River which…
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Shaler Road is primarily a graded gravel road with sections of dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months. However, there is no winter maintenance. The road can become rutted and harder to…
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Glady Durbin is a scenic access road that runs right along the West Fork Greenbriar River and offers stunning picnic, fishing, and camping opportunities along the trail. This trail connects the towns of Durbin and…
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This beautiful, twisting, winding country gravel road leads from Parsons to Stone Lake Run and eventually down to Bear Haven Campgrounds in Otter Creek Recreational Area. There are many gorgeous rock overhangs and narrow shelf…
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Buck Run Road is primarily a graded gravel road with sections of dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months. However, there is no winter maintenance. The road can become rutted and harder…
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Ramage Road is primarily a graded gravel road with sections of dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months. However, there is no winter maintenance. The road can become rutted and harder to…
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Young Road is primarily a graded gravel road with sections of dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months. However, there is no winter maintenance. The road can become rutted and harder to…
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Williams Road is primarily a graded gravel road with sections of dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During rain, snow, and ice, the road can…
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Enjoy a scenic drive over Beury Mountain. You will have a beautiful view of The New River along with exposed rock faces as you go up the mountain out of Thurmond. As you crest the…
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This Monongahela National Forest Road shares an entrance with Monday Lick Road (FS1002), just south of the town of Marlinton, West Virginia. It follows the Stillhouse Run Creek up to its headwaters above the Greenbriar…
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