Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Honaker, Virginia

J1 serves as the main access route into the Jawbone trail system, beginning at the ATV trailhead and running over 16 miles to State Route 635. The trail starts as a wide, gravel two-lane road…
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J7 is an easy, wide gravel and dirt route that curves south to north through the Jawbone trail system. It travels under the powerlines with open skies above, offering gradual elevation changes as it rolls…
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J15 is a 0.7-mile easy trail connecting two segments of J1. It runs as a wide, flat gravelly dirt path with loose rock and shallow ruts beneath powerlines, following the shelfy edge of a scenic…
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J36 begins on the west end as a very easy, loose-rock path along a power line route before entering the woods, where the terrain becomes more rugged. The trail transitions to an uneven, shelf-like path…
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J76 follows a ridgeline under dense forest and is primarily an easy trail with a smooth surface and no significant obstacles. It begins with a steep climb from J34 at the southern end but quickly…
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J16 is an easy trail winding through scenic, lush forest with moderate overgrowth in the center of the track and loose rocks scattered throughout. The terrain is slightly uneven, with the south end featuring a…
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J34 is an easy, gradual trail that begins as a wide, smooth path running alongside oil and gas infrastructure and under powerlines, with occasional mud puddles. The middle section narrows slightly as it enters dense,…
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J33 climbs into the woods off of J34 with semi-steep grades and a series of tighter switchbacks. The surface is mostly smooth, with occasional stick debris, small roots, and infrequent loose rock. As it reaches…
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J32 is a narrow, overgrown shelf path cut into the hillside, with a scenic ridge section along the spine of a hilltop. The surface is mostly smooth with shallow ruts, occasional stick debris, and gradual…
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J41 is a 0.6-mile connector between J2 and J3, following a shelf cut into the hillside with a gradual grade. The trail surface is gravelly with minor loose rock and some overgrowth in the center…
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J70 starts as a wide, smooth, gravelly route running under the powerlines before entering the forest along the spine of a hilltop, and narrowing up. The surface transitions to loamy soil with some loose sticks…
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J72 is a short quarter-mile connector between J1 and J35, passing through a lush forest of hickories and oaks. The trail follows a narrow shelf path cut into the hillside with gradual corners and a…
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J40 is a narrower trail that climbs from J1 into the woods with a tight switchback at the bottom. The ascent includes shallow ruts and a few sections of loose rock. The trail transitions onto…
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J43 branches off from J34 and climbs into the forest on a semi-steep grade. The trail features loose rocks, shallow ruts, and gradual curves, providing a mostly easy ride. However, the incline makes it a…
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J4 is a major, wide gravel access road running for 0.9 miles beneath powerlines, primarily serving utility and natural gas infrastructure. It provides easy access to several connecting trails, including the intersection with J31 on…
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J30 is a quarter-mile connector between J4 and J2 that offers a more primitive feel, with loose rocks and overgrown vegetation narrowing the trail between brush. While there are no major obstacles, the route is…
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J31 is an easy access corridor within the Jawbone system, with the northern half-mile consisting of a wide, flat gravel road under powerlines and no technical challenges. The southern segment branches off onto a slightly…
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J5 in the Jawbone trail system is a very short, 320-yard connector branching off J4 onto a wide, gravelly path. It provides a flat, smooth, and obstacle-free transition up to J31. This easy trail serves…
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J37 drops off the gravel surface of J2 into a more primitive path with overgrown grass, dense woods, and a steep grade with loose rock. The trail follows a gradual corner beneath powerlines and passes…
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J38 runs through dense woods on a decently wide shelf path cut into a hillside, paralleling a ravine with moisture often present on the trail. The surface includes loose rock and overgrown grass down the…
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J39 is a slightly more rugged connector between segments of J1, measuring just over a quarter mile. The trail features a steeper hill climb with loose rock of varying sizes, pronounced ruts, and scattered sticks…
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CC40 is a 1.8-mile scenic route that runs along the edge of a hillside with expansive views over surrounding mountains and valleys. The trail is mostly easy, featuring grassy, overgrown sections with standing water and…
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CC48 begins at its south end behind the Dollar Tree parking lot, just past the train tracks and a gate marked with ATV route signs. The trail starts as a wider path with loose rock,…
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CC46 is a wide, graded road-width trail running 1.4 miles under powerlines, offering easy access with consistent terrain. The route curves around mountainsides, passing oil and gas sites and scenic rock walls. While there is…
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CC55 is an easy 1.1-mile trail near Grundy, Virginia, accessed from CC48. It follows a narrow shelf path cut into the hillside, tracing the natural curve of the mountain. The trail is generally smooth and…
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CC42 is a short connector trail linking State Route 718 (an ATV-permitted road) back into the Coal Canyon trail system to CC40. This wide, easy route crosses open meadows with scenic views of the surrounding…
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CC44 is a lightly trafficked, 0.6-mile trail that runs through open meadows and along a hillside with scenic views. Although the path is overgrown between bushes, it remains easy overall with a flat surface and…
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CC47 is a short quarter-mile connector trail that begins midway along CC71 and goes west to CC46. It follows a grassy shelf along the hillside, offering scenic views. The trail is mostly flat and easy,…
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CC45 is a short connector trail under 200 yards long, linking CC44 to CC40. Lightly trafficked and overgrown, the trail runs along a flat, grassy shelf on the hillside. Similar in character to CC44, it's…
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CC3 is a 3-mile trail near the staging area and campground, likely to have other trail users. It's an easy, narrow shelf path overall, but includes some mildly more challenging sections. The trail features rutted,…
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