Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Chattaroy, West Virginia

BM 37 is a 0.6-mile connector between BM 36 and BM 10, offering an easy alternative route on the west side of the Buffalo Mountain Trail System. The trail passes a radio tower and runs beneath open skies along the power lines, with a wide, smooth, and gradual surface throughout. It's a simple, sceni...
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BM 36 is a short but steep 0.8-mile climb from south to north, zigzagging up the mountainside on the far west side of the Buffalo Mountain Trail System near Williamson. The trail is narrow and winds through lush forest with tight switchbacks, loose rock, and shallow ruts. A scenic viewpoint on the n...
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BM 10 is a long, easy access route connecting the town of Williamson to the Buffalo Mountain Trail System. Primarily wide, smooth, and gradual with sweeping corners, it serves as a convenient community connector for riders seeking food, fuel, or access to trails on the far west side of the trail sys...
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Trail BM 11 is a 5-mile access corridor in the Buffalo Mountain Trail System, beginning from highway 52 and climbing steadily through a lush forest. It starts as a wide dirt trail with gradual, sweeping switchbacks, minor ruts, and waterbars. While there are a few narrower, rockier sections, the maj...
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BM 12 climbs from Highway 52 on the west end with a rutted ascent and tight switchbacks, then levels out into a wide shelfy path that serves as an easy access corridor. The 2.3-mile trail features minor ruts, multiple intersections, and scenic mossy rock walls, with good visibility and room for two-...
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This trail will take you from "mud hole point" down to the "Right Fork of Hell Creek" to gain quick access out of the hills for help or repair. It does not have any side rides to confuse you and is pretty straightforward.
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BM 19 forms an easy 2.5-mile loop through lush forest with wide paths, scenic rocky cliffs, and dark coal-like soil in places. While mostly gradual with minimal elevation change, the trail includes narrower shelfy sections along the hillside. Riders should be prepared for occasional mud puddles and ...
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The elevation slowly climbs from the creek bed to the top of the mountain. The dirt is hard-packed with a couple of rocky spots. Anyone with experience can do this without worrying. This is another quick route to the hard top in a need-to situation.
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BM 15 is a 4.8-mile access route in the Buffalo Mountain Trail System, offering a smooth, gradual ascent from the staging area into the hills. The trail begins as a wide, gravel path under consistent tree cover, narrowing slightly after the first intersection into a shelf-like track that curves alon...
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BM 22 is a 2-mile easy connector descending down from the hilltops at trail 15, down to near Highway 52 and the intersection with trail 10. It offers a mostly wide path with occasional narrower sections, minor loose rock, and shallow ruts. The grades are gradual throughout, and the route passes alon...
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BM 13 is a 4.3-mile easy-rated access corridor typical of the Buffalo Mountain system, offering wide, smooth, and graded terrain with room for two-way travel and excellent visibility. It features gradual grades, casual wide corners, and passes through lush forest with scenic rock walls, making it a ...
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BM 26, when approached from the north, begins as a narrow, shelf-like descent down the mountain with a mostly smooth surface and occasional rocky patches. It drops to the forest floor beside Lick Creek, where lush, jungle-like surroundings and intermittent water on the trail are the norm. The trail ...
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BM 20 is a 5-mile, wide, easy access corridor that winds through lush forest with a high tree canopy and excellent visibility. The trail follows a curvy, shelfy path along the hillside beside scenic rock walls, passing a massive boulder that has fallen from the wall above. The trail maintains good w...
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DA 18 is a long, easy transfer trail featuring a wide path winding through lush forest with scenic rock walls and a tall, leafy canopy. Occasional downed trees and mud puddles may appear after storms, but the trail remains non-technical throughout. Its curvy layout is typical of the easier routes in...
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BM 17 continues from BM 16 on a narrower, shelfy path wrapping around the hillside. It features minor ruts and embedded rock surfaces with a bit of loose rock. The dark, coal-like dirt adds to the unique feel of the trail. A short connector route, it passes a scenic rock formation on one of the corn...
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The trail begins in White Oak Branch, where you will cross a small creek. After traveling through the creek, a small pond will be on the right. The road is in great shape for UTVs and even Jeeps. Once you ascend to the top of the mountain, it opens up to amazing views. The rest of the trail is old s...
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Trail 33 is a green trail and is just a small loop off Trail 15. Has a great lookout point. It is an old haul road from the mining days and a spot where they used to house equipment. Free range cattle like to hang out back here off the main trail.
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Trail 22 is a short green trail. When you travel this trail in late summer, early fall, you see why it's called lovers lane with its picturesque views and field of wildflowers. It's a great trail to ride out to the lookout point and have a picnic. You never know what kind of wildlife you will see he...
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This is the First Frontier Appalachian Trails office/trailhead. This route takes you from the parking lot to Trail 1. Office/trailhead is located off Route 3 in Martin County. 3548 Davella Road, Debord, KY. There is a porta-john at the trailhead parking. Very easy parking is available in a gravel l...
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B15 starts in the town of Logan at the end of Cole Street, offering easy access to fuel, food, and lodging. It is an easy access corridor that parallels a ravine, then climbs up the hillsides. The trail is smooth with no major obstacles but includes spots with more rock, ruts, and steeper sections. ...
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BM 37 is a 0.6-mile connector between BM 36 and BM 10, offering an easy alternative route on the west side of the Buffalo Mountain Trail System. The trail passes a radio tower and runs beneath open skies along the power lines, with a wide, smooth, and gradual surface throughout. It's a simple, sceni...
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BM 36 is a short but steep 0.8-mile climb from south to north, zigzagging up the mountainside on the far west side of the Buffalo Mountain Trail System near Williamson. The trail is narrow and winds through lush forest with tight switchbacks, loose rock, and shallow ruts. A scenic viewpoint on the n...
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BM 10 is a long, easy access route connecting the town of Williamson to the Buffalo Mountain Trail System. Primarily wide, smooth, and gradual with sweeping corners, it serves as a convenient community connector for riders seeking food, fuel, or access to trails on the far west side of the trail sys...
Learn more about BM 10

Trail BM 11 is a 5-mile access corridor in the Buffalo Mountain Trail System, beginning from highway 52 and climbing steadily through a lush forest. It starts as a wide dirt trail with gradual, sweeping switchbacks, minor ruts, and waterbars. While there are a few narrower, rockier sections, the maj...
Learn more about BM 11

BM 37 is a 0.6-mile connector between BM 36 and BM 10, offering an easy alternative route on the west side of the Buffalo Mountain Trail System. The trail passes a radio tower and runs beneath open skies along the power lines, with a wide, smooth, and gradual surface throughout. It's a simple, sceni...
Learn more about BM 37

BM 36 is a short but steep 0.8-mile climb from south to north, zigzagging up the mountainside on the far west side of the Buffalo Mountain Trail System near Williamson. The trail is narrow and winds through lush forest with tight switchbacks, loose rock, and shallow ruts. A scenic viewpoint on the n...
Learn more about BM 36

BM 10 is a long, easy access route connecting the town of Williamson to the Buffalo Mountain Trail System. Primarily wide, smooth, and gradual with sweeping corners, it serves as a convenient community connector for riders seeking food, fuel, or access to trails on the far west side of the trail sys...
Learn more about BM 10

Trail BM 11 is a 5-mile access corridor in the Buffalo Mountain Trail System, beginning from highway 52 and climbing steadily through a lush forest. It starts as a wide dirt trail with gradual, sweeping switchbacks, minor ruts, and waterbars. While there are a few narrower, rockier sections, the maj...
Learn more about BM 11