Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Handley, West Virginia

Q1 serves as the primary access corridor out of the Welcome Center, guiding riders from the Quincy staging area and into the heart of the Appalachian Outlaw Trails system. This is the gateway trail that…
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Q2 branches off from Q1 and serves as the primary route into the Witcher section of the Appalachian Outlaw Trails system. This trail is your gateway to deeper exploration, leading riders toward the Quincy play…
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Q2A is an alternate line branching off the main Q2 route, offering riders a more technical option while still staying close to the primary corridor. This short segment provides a quick challenge for those looking…
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The trail begins in the valley at W3 and ascends a steep hill featuring loose gravel and scattered rock. As the trail progresses north, it transitions to a more stable clay and dirt base while…
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W6 is a primary northbound route through the Witcher area, accessed via Witcher Creek Road. Running along the valley floor, this trail provides a direct path to the upper portions of the system while offering…
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W1 serves as the main artery into the Witcher section of the Appalachian Outlaw Trails system. Accessed from Q2 via Witcher Creek Road, this route carries riders deeper into the adjoining park area and toward…
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W4 is a connecting ridge trail within the main Witcher area, branching from W1 and providing access to multiple routes as well as a dispersed camping area. This trail offers a more secluded feel while…
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W2 is a primary north-south corridor through the Witcher area, accessible from W4 to the south and W7 along the northern boundary. This trail offers excellent flow and serves as a central route for accessing…
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W15 is a narrow connector trail linking W4 to W2, offering a more technical route between the two. Beginning at W4, this trail climbs steadily toward the ridge, providing a more engaging alternative to the…
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W16 is a connecting trail accessed from W1 that leads into W15 at the opening between its two hill climbs. This route provides access to a well-situated dispersed camping area, making it a useful link…
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W17 is a short spur trail branching off W1 that leads to several dispersed camping or private lunch break spots. This route offers a quick escape from the main corridor into a quieter, shaded area…
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W5 is a connecting ridge trail that links W1 from the south to W2 at the northern ridgetop. This scenic route wraps around the hillside, offering a more immersive ride through the Witcher area while…
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W19 is a short loop branching off W5, offering an easy, low-commitment ride through the Witcher area. This trail is ideal for riders looking for a quick detour or a relaxed loop off the main…
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Q5 is an easy loop trail starting from the parking lot at the AOT Welcome Center, guiding riders into the lower Quincy sector. This route serves as a central access loop, connecting to multiple trails…
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W2A is an alternate route branching off W2 that provides access to the upper ridge section of W5. This short connector offers a more engaging option for riders looking to break off of the main…
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W22A is a designated bypass route off W7 that allows riders to avoid the rock ledge at the top of W22. This trail provides a safer alternative for those not wishing to attempt the main…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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