Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Flatwoods, West Virginia

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 trip. This is a county route that goes through a leased hunting property. Stay on this main road. Do NOT take any...
Learn more about Spruce Run Road

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 Big Bend Church (38.88129, -80.21359), take the road perpendicular to the parking lot call...
Learn more about Beans Mill

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 season that West Virginia has to offer. Although a short journey at just a little over a mile, the end is ...
Learn more about Nile Road to Gauley River

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 River in 1861. Please note that this track combines several country roads ad...
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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 a great area for camping along the river. Remember to take out what you bring in.
Learn more about Panther Mountains

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 Virginia, has to offer. Along these trails, you will more than likely see about every wild animal th...
Learn more about Nettie to Richwood

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 elevation with scenic views. The road is mostly maintained gravel with some mud and rocky areas. Several sediment po...
Learn more about Old Mine

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 can cross and hike, bike, drive, or ride to. There is plenty of swimming acce...
Learn more about Meadow & Gauley Rivers Access Trail

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 gravel surface with smooth sweeping turns. The route has very few dispersed camping opportunities. ...
Learn more about Mower East

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 to be closed until 2023.History of the TAT The Trans America Trail is the cross-country adventure ride of a lifetime wi...
Learn more about Trans American Trail WV

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 Glady, West Virginia. From the start of the trail, there is no gas station for about 4...
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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 River. It is a fairly well-maintained dirt forest road with a few small offshoots...
Learn more about Stillhouse Run Road (FS304)

This forest road goes through part of the Monongahela National Forest and is an easy drive for any truck, small SUV, 4x4, or SxS. Beginning across the street from Stillwell Park, it shares an entrance with Stillwater Run Road (FS 304) but makes an immediate right fork following the Greenbriar River ...
Learn more about Monday Lick Rd (FS1002)

This trail is an offshoot of Stillhouse Run Road (FS304). It is poorly, if at all maintained, and downed trees and overgrown limbs cut the trail short of what is shown as available on the map. SxS, dirt bikes, and ATVs may be able to complete the full length of the trail, but a saw would be required...
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Kelly's Creek Trail 14 runs along the eastern border of the Kelly's Creek sector. For the majority of the route, the trail closely parallels Shadrick Fork (creek), and there are several shallow fordings along the way. These fordings should remain less than 12 inches except in times of heavy rain. Th...
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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 road is an absolutely beautiful drive in the fall when the leaves are turning color. There is one stretch of ...
Learn more about County Route 2 - Wirt County

Kelly's Creek Trail 15A is an out-and-back adventure with an interesting little surprise near the end! Keep an eye out for a small opening in the side of the mountain, down low. The entire ride is beautiful, lined with ferns and dense leaf canopy in season. The trail is narrow with almost no safe pa...
Learn more about KC15A

Kelly's Creek Trail 15 is an old logging road that has been cut open recently for logging operations. As such, there are some wide open views for much of the way, and the majority of the trail is open and clear. The road surface is mostly dirt, with some ruts and minor puddles. Ultimately, this trai...
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Kelly's Creek Trail 17 is a nearly one-mile-long ride out to a well site. There is one intersecting connector, which is KC7 leading down to KC5 Five Mile Road. Shortly beyond the KC7 intersection, the road ends at a well site with a large open turnaround area. The trail surface is primarily dirt, wi...
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Kelly's Creek Trail 18 is a track with a lot of variety. At the KC4 end it is steep and narrow, passing along the border of a plot which was more recently timbered, giving way to some incredible views to the east. As the road departs the logging area, it becomes more densely forested and slightly sh...
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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 Big Bend Church (38.88129, -80.21359), take the road perpendicular to the parking lot call...
Learn more about Beans Mill

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 season that West Virginia has to offer. Although a short journey at just a little over a mile, the end is ...
Learn more about Nile Road to Gauley River

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 River in 1861. Please note that this track combines several country roads ad...
Learn more about Long Run

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 a great area for camping along the river. Remember to take out what you bring in.
Learn more about Panther Mountains

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 Big Bend Church (38.88129, -80.21359), take the road perpendicular to the parking lot call...
Learn more about Beans Mill

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 season that West Virginia has to offer. Although a short journey at just a little over a mile, the end is ...
Learn more about Nile Road to Gauley River

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 River in 1861. Please note that this track combines several country roads ad...
Learn more about Long Run

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 Virginia, has to offer. Along these trails, you will more than likely see about every wild animal th...
Learn more about Nettie to Richwood