Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Clendenin, West Virginia

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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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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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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IB 15 is a short, half-mile access corridor starting at the intersection with IB 39 near the train tracks at the Little Coal River Fishing and Boating Access, and ending at the start of IB…
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IB 13 is a 2.2-mile easy access route through the Ivy Branch system, connecting the start of IB 10 on the west end to IB 18 on the north end, with access to Ivy Branch…
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IB 18 is a 3.1-mile trail running along the north side of the Ivy Branch system. It begins with a shallow, loose rocky stream crossing at the east entrance and follows a mostly smooth path…
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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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IB 66 is a 0.7-mile trail that is mostly easy, with a generally smooth surface and minor ruts and loose rock. It features a slightly steeper grade in the middle, a few sharper turns, a…
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IB 20 is a 1-mile trail that is generally smooth and decently wide, with waterbars, mud puddles, and minor loose rock and ruts. It includes some steeper climbing sections with uneven ground and a few…
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IB 51 is a short, 300-yard spur connecting IB 49 to IB 52. This one-lane-wide trail is generally easy but includes sizable mud puddles and shallow to moderate ruts, especially during springtime or after heavy…
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IB 53 is an easier one-lane width trail stretching 0.8 miles with a smooth surface and gradual turns. While mostly free of roots and larger rocks, drivers should expect occasional puddles, short steep hills, and…
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This 3.7-mile trail serves as a primary access route from the Ivy Branch parking lot. It is very wide and generally smooth, with only minor ruts and some sections of loose rock. A paved portion…
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IB 12 is a 2-mile easy route along the western edge of the Ivy Branch trail system. It's a wide, smooth trail with shallow ruts, occasional mud puddles, and good visibility for oncoming traffic. Loose…
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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 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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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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This trail loops the road to Springdale bypass. That sounds like a good name for a road long forgotten. County road 44/1 is a road the locals use for recreation and your constant use will…
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3 Green should be 3 Mud because once the rains start, the green turns to mud. This windy uneven trail has various small to medium-sized rocks scattered throughout and there will be very slight up-and-down…
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5 Green is a single-vehicle-wide trail with uneven terrain that has some areas with deep ruts and slight up-and-down hills. Be on the lookout for the water crossings as they can get a little on…
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19 Green is an easier graded trail that shortcuts Trail 3. It is a nice graded road that was used to bring in equipment and supplies for one of the wells on top of the…
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6 Green is a good addition to your Burning Rock Adventure. This single-vehicle width dirt trail takes you through the woods on very tame type of terrain. There are shallow mud puddles and shallow water…
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31 Green will take you through the woods where you will encounter a tighter trail with ruts, slightly off-camber areas, small rocks, and a few shallow water and or mud obstacles. If rain or snow…
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30 Green is going to throw a wide variety of terrain and obstacles at you. So, get ready! Through the woods and into the clearing, then back to the woods, downed trees and logs can…
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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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3B Green is not the most exciting of trails but is a good trail break after riding on 3B Green's connector trails. This uneven dirt trail can become Jekyll and Hyde if rain is in…
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The Tams Loop is the main recommended trail for anyone new to the park. It includes many sections of other trails to make one long loop to showcase the park. This trail has a little…
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32 is a short hill that goes from the play area/old track up to the Tams loop. It is a slight rock hill but easy to traverse and can be used to enter or exit…
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2 green is an easier way up the mountain. It is a short loop off of the Tams trail that connects back to the Tams. Use this to mix up your trail choices. Be careful…
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The play area is what was the old track. This track area is not being used as a track anymore so it has become the play area. The reason for that description is because it…
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