Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Brandywine, West Virginia

Short gravel access route to the Brandywine Rifle Range, tucked into the outskirts of the Monongahela National Forest. The terrain is maintained gravel, and there are many parking spots as well as a vault restroom when you get to the range. There is no cell service in the area, and there are many ca...
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Westside Road travels along the western slope of Shenandoah mountain in WV. Be respectful while travelling through private property, from WV Co Route 34 to the National Forest boundary. The route is generally dirt with crushed stone in high erosion areas with some exposed natural rock. The route inc...
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Flagpole Knob is located in the George Washington National Forest, along the border of Virginia and West Virginia. Open year-round, access to Flagpole Knob can be from Switzer Lake Road, Union Springs, or Briery Branch Gap. The route shown begins on Switzer Lake Road off Hwy 33, 20 miles west of Har...
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This trail offers climbs and descents, scenic views of the mountains and valleys, and several switchbacks. In the lower West Virginia area of the trail, there are multiple stream crossings that offer breathtaking scenery of the forest, rocky streams, and natural mossy growth. There is one good-sized...
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This out-and-back trail leads to a quiet spot near a rocky stream, offering a peaceful place to relax or camp. A campsite is located partway up Feedstone Mountain, though the surrounding grass can be tall. The route is not especially difficult and is suitable for most four-wheel drive vehicles, but ...
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Great views along the ridge off to the west. Rating 2 out of 10 is easily manageable with a high clearance 4x4 (examples: Colorado ATX, Trailboss, Rubicon). Some rough terrain, but nothing you can’t manage with a lifted 4x4 jeep or truck. This is a narrow trail that would require coordination to pas...
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This is a short spur off of Fort Seybert Trail featuring small ruts, a few deep mud holes, as well as mellow inclines and declines. Camping options are sparse along this route, but there are many on the surrounding trails in the area. High clearance/ 4wd recommended, especially when snow or ice is p...
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This route will take you along the side of the mountain with beautiful views of Appalachia. This trail feels like an East Coast shelf road since it is mainly single track with only a few places to pass oncoming vehicles. This road follows the WV-VA border and is only accessible 10/01-01/15.
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This is a short route connecting Fort Seybert Trail to Long Run Road, or vise versa. It consists mostly of gravel, small golf ball-sized rocks, and minor ruts. Any vehicle with decent ground clearance will have no problems. There are many campgrounds on the surrounding trails, with a few being on th...
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A short rocky spur trail off of German River trail, ending at private property. There are a few dispersed camping options along this trail, with many more on the surrounding trails in the area. The terrain is mainly compact dirt, with a few mellow rocky sections. There is no cell service in the area...
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This is a steep, rocky route with multiple deep mud holes, steep inclines and declines, as well as very narrow trail conditions, generally one vehicle wide with no room to pass. There is one steep section that drops into a creek bed, where longer wheelbase vehicles may have issues. One side is a ste...
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A short, rocky route that ends in a dead end, with multiple dispersed campsites along the way. The terrain is mostly small rocks with a few shallow mud holes; any high-clearance vehicle should have no problem on this trail. Flagpole knob trail is nearby, and there is no cell service in the area.
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Vepco Road is an ideal route for intermediate offroaders looking for a scenic mountain traverse that combines easy cruising with moderately challenging climbs along a power line corridor. Spanning approximately 12.1 miles through the George Washington National Forest, this trail climbs from a minimu...
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This is a short but fun offshoot of Stoney Run in the George Washington National Forest. There are multiple deep mud holes, washouts, and a shallow creek crossing as well. 4WD and high clearance are definitely recommended for this trail. There is no cell service on this trail, nor in the surrounding...
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This is a seasonal trail, open from 10/1 to 1/15. This scenic point-to-point trail in the George Washington National Forest runs along Trail ID 152 in West Virginia. Mitchell Knob trail offers climbs and descents, scenic views of the mountains and valleys, and several switchbacks. Dispersed camping ...
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This out-and-back trail is a turn off of Briery Branch Road (paved) and is a rocky and often muddy drive along Briery Branch Creek. The majority of the trail is in a flood plain, so it is prone to possible high water, flood damage, and muddy conditions. There is a creek crossing which will be 5 to 8...
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This trail follows a maintained gravel forest road for roughly three-quarters of the route before becoming rougher and rockier toward the western end. The rougher section includes puddles, a creek crossing, and a loose rocky climb before connecting with German River Road. High clearance, good tires,...
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Hone Quarry recreation area is a dead end trail passing by a reservoir. The trail starts paved from the state highway passing by day use picnic areas and a pay campground with amenities. The trail continues to the reservoir with fishing and kayaking opportunities. After passing the reservoir the tra...
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Stoney Run (WV61) is a dirt and gravel road that more or less runs parallel to the trail to Reddish Knob. The trail is sufficiently wide enough for two vehicles to pass each other, and can easily be run in 2WD. The trail begins at county route 32 and descends into a valley before eventually ascendin...
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Shaws Fork is an in-and-out trail located in the George Washington National Forest near the popular Flagpole Knob Trail. The trail primarily consists of a gravel road with many switchbacks. The trail begins at County Road 32, near FR 95/Reddish Knob Trail. The trail proceeds southwesterly, along FR ...
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Great views along the ridge off to the west. Rating 2 out of 10 is easily manageable with a high clearance 4x4 (examples: Colorado ATX, Trailboss, Rubicon). Some rough terrain, but nothing you can’t manage with a lifted 4x4 jeep or truck. This is a narrow trail that would require coordination to pas...
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A dirt road with many beautiful views of the mountains, grassy fields, and wildlife while you climb the mountain on such a beautiful road. This road leads you to the Spruce Knob. On the way up this trail, you will come across many side trails that look like something that could be fun to explore. Th...
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This route is a dirt road that has very small potholes. At the end of the trail, you will find an area where you can get out of your vehicle and hang out. You will come across a beautiful area to have a picnic and enjoy time with your family. It also has an outdoor bathroom for one person and picnic...
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Devils Hole Road, or RT 691 Gravel Road, is an adventure weaving through the heart of the George Washington National Forest. Rocky in sections, with winding forest roads, leads to breathtaking mountain overlooks. Surrounded by towering hardwoods and remote wilderness, the trail delivers a perfect mi...
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Great views along the ridge off to the west. Rating 2 out of 10 is easily manageable with a high clearance 4x4 (examples: Colorado ATX, Trailboss, Rubicon). Some rough terrain, but nothing you can’t manage with a lifted 4x4 jeep or truck. This is a narrow trail that would require coordination to pas...
Learn more about Bother Flagpole Knob Trail

This route will take you along the side of the mountain with beautiful views of Appalachia. This trail feels like an East Coast shelf road since it is mainly single track with only a few places to pass oncoming vehicles. This road follows the WV-VA border and is only accessible 10/01-01/15.
Learn more about FSR #85-2 Hall Spring Road

A dirt road with many beautiful views of the mountains, grassy fields, and wildlife while you climb the mountain on such a beautiful road. This road leads you to the Spruce Knob. On the way up this trail, you will come across many side trails that look like something that could be fun to explore. Th...
Learn more about Spruce Mountain Trail

This route is a dirt road that has very small potholes. At the end of the trail, you will find an area where you can get out of your vehicle and hang out. You will come across a beautiful area to have a picnic and enjoy time with your family. It also has an outdoor bathroom for one person and picnic...
Learn more about Locust Spring