Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Brenton, West Virginia

PC 18 is a 2.1-mile route that descends steadily from south to north, starting as a fast, flowing option early in a ride from the Pinnacle Creek staging area. The trail runs shelf-like along the hillside with gradual and sometimes blind corners, water bars, and occasional mud puddles. A few large bu...
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PC 119 is a dirt bike-only route, though this designation is not clearly marked at the start of the trail. It begins as a wide path through the trees and descends steeply with ruts and significant leaf decay along the surface. A small stream crossing adds variety before the trail narrows into a shel...
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PC 16 is a 2.6-mile route that begins with a mostly gradual descent from the north end. It starts wide along the hilltop with open skies, featuring big sweeping corners, waterbars, mud puddles, and minor embedded rock layers. The trail becomes steeper and faster as it drops, with loose dirt over emb...
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PC 14 is a wide, uneven path with mud puddles and good visibility, offering room for two-way travel. The trail is very gradual, with minimal elevation gain, and features minor embedded and loose rock. As the main access route from the Pinnacle Creek Staging Area, it is a popular trail where you will...
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PC 12 is a 4-mile-long, winding route making a loop off of trail PC 14. The first half starts with a gradual descent from the west entrance, featuring a wide, gravelly path with minor loose rock and embedded rock. This section is flat and easy, passing under the powerlines. After leaving the powerli...
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PC 17 is a short connector between trails PC 24 and 10, offering a wide and easy path with minimal rock. The trail is very smooth, providing good visibility and a gentle ride through the forest along a ravine. With its low elevation, it offers a straightforward route, ending at trail PC 10 beneath t...
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Starting from its northwest entrance and making a counter-clockwise loop, PC 13 offers a smooth, easy descent from PC 10 through a lush forest landscape. The trail features wide, sweeping corners, with minor ruts and embedded loose rock typical of the region's terrain. Waterbars are present, and the...
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This trail has everything you want in an awesome trail with the exception of a water crossing. This trail is best traveled west to east for a few reasons. First: food and drink are on the east side. Second: the difficult/exciting stuff is on the west side, and it's best to get through it first. Thir...
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PC 15 is a 3.1-mile loop that meanders through forest terrain at higher elevations near the hilltops, offering clear views of the surrounding mountains. The wide path features minor embedded rock and remains mostly smooth throughout. As the trail ascends, it becomes shelfier, with increased tree and...
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PC 24 is a 2.3-mile trail that begins on the north end with a wide path featuring embedded rock surfaces, shallow ruts, and loose rock. The trail steadily descends down the hillside to the forest floor, offering ample room for passing and good visibility for oncoming traffic. As it reaches the creek...
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PC 10 is a wide path that runs along the hilltops, featuring large mud puddles and a deep trough section dug out from the forest floor with deeper ruts. The trail includes a shelfy section and gradual switchbacks, eventually leading to a wide, graded gravel section beneath the powerlines. There are ...
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PC 26 begins on the south end alongside Pinnacle Creek, offering a scenic river view as the trail follows the water's edge. The trail is mostly smooth with minor rock and ruts, featuring gradual, sweeping corners and good visibility. One shelf-like section climbs above the river before the trail tur...
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PC 23 offers a wide, easy corridor with ample space for two-way travel and good visibility. The trail features straight sections, gradual corners, and a smooth surface with minimal rock and shallow ruts. It crosses the paved Bell School House Ridge Road, after which the northern section narrows slig...
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PC 11 serves as a main access route from the northeast end of the trail system, as a community connector to the town of Mullens for food, fuel, and lodging (via the approved OHV highway). The trail features a mix of wide open segments and narrower, shelfy sections. It offers a mostly smooth path wit...
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Trail W11 begins on Stadium Drive just south of Welch, West Virginia, with no designated parking at the northern access point. The trail climbs steeply from the pavement via several wide, rutted switchbacks with loose rock; momentum is key on the steep grade. Though the surface is somewhat rutted, t...
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RH 12 is a 2.6-mile easy trail that begins south of Tamcliff off Slabtown Road and travels south to Gilbert. The north end features some loose rock and off-camber ruts but quickly transitions into a gradual, shelfy trail with wide switchbacks and mud puddles, traversing lush forest on a one-lane pat...
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RH 3 is a short, flat, and easy connector trail that begins at the tunnel on RH 12 and enters the Twin Hollow Campground. The trail is smooth with no obstacles, making it accessible for all riders. Due to its location, riders should maintain a slow speed, minimize dust, and watch for campground traf...
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Trail W44 is a wide, well-maintained route that runs 3.7 miles along the mountainside with a smooth, gradual descent from south to north. The trail features minor embedded rocks, gentle hairpin turns, and follows a ridge line for part of its length. It is an easy traverse suitable for all skill leve...
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RH 15 is a 4.4-mile easy access corridor that serves as a gradual entry or exit from the Rock House Trail System to State Highway 80. The route features a series of wide, shallow switchbacks with minor rocks and ruts, making for a smooth and curvy descent. Ideal for riders of all skill levels, RH 15...
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RH 14 is a 2.7-mile trail that winds through lush, jungle-like terrain with a super curvy and gradual layout. The trail features gentle rolling hills, minor rock and ruts, and a mix of wider and narrower segments, making it easy and enjoyable for all skill levels. It's just a fun and easy addition t...
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PC 18 is a 2.1-mile route that descends steadily from south to north, starting as a fast, flowing option early in a ride from the Pinnacle Creek staging area. The trail runs shelf-like along the hillside with gradual and sometimes blind corners, water bars, and occasional mud puddles. A few large bu...
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PC 16 is a 2.6-mile route that begins with a mostly gradual descent from the north end. It starts wide along the hilltop with open skies, featuring big sweeping corners, waterbars, mud puddles, and minor embedded rock layers. The trail becomes steeper and faster as it drops, with loose dirt over emb...
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PC 14 is a wide, uneven path with mud puddles and good visibility, offering room for two-way travel. The trail is very gradual, with minimal elevation gain, and features minor embedded and loose rock. As the main access route from the Pinnacle Creek Staging Area, it is a popular trail where you will...
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PC 12 is a 4-mile-long, winding route making a loop off of trail PC 14. The first half starts with a gradual descent from the west entrance, featuring a wide, gravelly path with minor loose rock and embedded rock. This section is flat and easy, passing under the powerlines. After leaving the powerli...
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PC 18 is a 2.1-mile route that descends steadily from south to north, starting as a fast, flowing option early in a ride from the Pinnacle Creek staging area. The trail runs shelf-like along the hillside with gradual and sometimes blind corners, water bars, and occasional mud puddles. A few large bu...
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PC 16 is a 2.6-mile route that begins with a mostly gradual descent from the north end. It starts wide along the hilltop with open skies, featuring big sweeping corners, waterbars, mud puddles, and minor embedded rock layers. The trail becomes steeper and faster as it drops, with loose dirt over emb...
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PC 14 is a wide, uneven path with mud puddles and good visibility, offering room for two-way travel. The trail is very gradual, with minimal elevation gain, and features minor embedded and loose rock. As the main access route from the Pinnacle Creek Staging Area, it is a popular trail where you will...
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PC 12 is a 4-mile-long, winding route making a loop off of trail PC 14. The first half starts with a gradual descent from the west entrance, featuring a wide, gravelly path with minor loose rock and embedded rock. This section is flat and easy, passing under the powerlines. After leaving the powerli...
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