Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Nettie, West Virginia

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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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 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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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 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 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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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Q9 is an easy connector trail branching from Q8 that provides access to Kelley's Creek Road and the Kelley's Creek sector. This route also leads to the historic Ward Cemetery when traveling southbound. The trail…
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Q8 is an easy loop trail located in the far northeast portion of the Quincy sector. This route connects to Q15 for access to Q6 and Q7, or branches to Q9 to travel south toward…
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W3 is one of the most scenic and memorable trails on the AOT property, serving as a primary connector between the Witcher and Quincy sectors. This route is known for its continuous creek crossings and…
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Q15 is a short connector trail branching from Q8 and linking to Q6 and Q7 at the southern end. This route provides a quick transition between easy outer loop riding and more technical trails in…
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On the map, there are different sections of Trail 15 that are broken up with the Tams loop. 15 was originally a complete trail but these sections all lead to parts of the Tams. This…
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W8 is an easy gravel trail branching from W6 that runs across the upper portion of the Witcher sector before reconnecting with W9. This route provides a smooth, high-ground connection between key trails in the…
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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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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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Trail Q40 is an easy ride that is a narrow winding trail connecting Q2 to Q6/Q7. Sections of the trail are narrow enough that they should be carefully navigated with a full-width or wider high…
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This short trail is a nice easier entrance to trail 90. Taking this bypasses the hill/decent part of 90 which is really rocky and slippery. 90A is mostly flat and easier with some tighter areas…
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Q13 is an easy, green-rated loop trail located in the eastern Quincy sector and connects at the end of trail Q1. This trail is ideal for kids and new riders looking to build confidence while…
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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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Q4 runs from the Quincy Playground area and connects to Q1 on the southern side, serving as a key access route into the Northeast Quincy sector. This trail provides a smooth and reliable connection between…
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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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Trail SS is a new trail and I am going to assume it came from the logging that happened in the area. It is mostly a bulldozer path with mud puddles and water bars. Mixed…
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16 is a trail full of hills to climb and connects between the Tams and Trail 66. These are two popular trails out on the east and 16 is the way to go from one…
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Trail Q47 is an easy green trail with no significant obstacles or mud holes. Towards the western end there is a long gradual hill that has some long washed out ruts which can be easily…
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