Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Northfork, West Virginia

Trail 19 is a 5.4-mile route that climbs and descends through a lush, scenic forest. Starting from the north end, it ascends with a series of wide, steep switchbacks with space to maneuver. The trail…
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Trail 16 is a 4.4-mile connector that links the east and west halves of the Indian Ridge Trail System. It's an overall easy route, with minor ruts, loose rock, and some shelfy, narrow sections--especially around…
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Trail 18 begins near the official Indian Ridge trailhead, heads south, passes several campsites on a graded gravel road, before continuing past the Ashland Company Store. After crossing the street, the trail officially starts at…
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Indian Ridge 12 begins at the Indian Ridge Staging Area. It climbs out from the parking area with a large hairpin switchback and passes a scenic waterfall and several trail intersections. The route winds through…
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Trail 83 is a short connector trail under half a mile long, descending approximately 200 feet in elevation from north to south. It features minor ruts and loose rock along a shelfy path that hugs…
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Trail 28 is a 5.5-mile easy route that serves as a major connector between the Indian Ridge and Pinnacle Creek trail systems. While generally gradual in grade, the trail has sections that are more rugged,…
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Trail 68 is a short, quarter-mile connector that links Trail 62 to Trail 76. While it includes a few steep sections with some loose rock and ruts, the overall route remains accessible to most skill…
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OP 37 forms a 1.6-mile loop on the north end of the Original Pocahontas trail system, with several moderate spurs connecting its north and south segments. This easy trail features flat terrain with shallow ruts,…
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OP 39 is a 200-yard connector running between two segments of OP 37. It descends slightly from north to south through a narrow, rutted ravine. Expect muddy conditions, scattered sticks, and dense rhododendron lining the…
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PC 23 offers a wide, easy corridor with ample space for two-way travel and good visibility. The trail features straight sections, gradual corners, and a smooth surface with minimal rock and shallow ruts. It crosses…
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PC 26 begins on the south end alongside Pinnacle Creek, offering a scenic river view as the trail follows the water's edge. The trail is mostly smooth with minor rock and ruts, featuring gradual, sweeping…
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Original Pocahontas 41 is a very short connector--less than 250 feet--linking the north and south segments of OP 37. It features a steep, rutted climb from the south that levels out at the top. Though…
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OP 35 is a one-mile trail located in the northeastern section of the Original Pocahontas trail system. It winds through dense rhododendron thickets and moss-covered trees, creating a lush, rainforest-like atmosphere beneath a heavy leaf…
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13 Connector is a short, 500-yard trail linking OP 37 and OP 13. It begins near the powerlines off OP 37, with a pipeline in the trail in the beginning, before narrowing into a more…
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Trail P15 is the first trail from the Pocahontas parking lot that will connect riders to the Pocahontas trail system. It's a wide, graded gravel road for 1 mile, featuring big sweeping corners, a gradual…
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OP 13 is an easy, smooth trail that winds through a mix of open and shaded forest. The northern section runs beneath powerlines, offering open skies and no tree canopy, while the southern portion transitions…
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OP 18 is a 2-mile route that runs from OP 14 deeper into the trail system, serving as a connector to several easy trails. It drops down to a dense, lush forest floor, before climbing…
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OP 57 is a 1-mile trail that zigzags around the hillsides with semi-steep grades and gradual corners that can approach quickly. The path is decently wide and includes minor embedded and loose rock. Some sections…
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OP 59 is a 0.6-mile easy shelf path with gradual terrain and mostly smooth surfaces. Large mud puddles are present throughout, and while the trail is decently wide, thick brush near the edges can obscure…
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This SxS trail starts directly from the Pocahontas trailhead within the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System, and is very easy for the entire 1.8 miles. It features a consistently wide dirt road with shallow ruts and small…
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OP 19 is an easy trail starting at the north end of OP 100 and continuing to the intersection with OP 18 and OP 57, passing OP 56 along the way. Trail 19 also spurs…
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OP 56 is a flat, quarter-mile trail connecting two segments of OP 19. It follows a narrow shelf path cut into the hillside along a hilltop, with open skies and minimal elevation change. The surface…
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This connector is a flat, quarter-mile link between OP 19 and OP 50. It runs along a hillside with short trees and open skies, on a smooth dirt surface with mildly uneven ground. No obstacles…
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OP 36 is a short and straightforward 230-yard connector between OP 13 and OP 35. The trail is flat, smooth, and gradual, with no notable obstacles. While the middle section is somewhat overgrown, it remains…
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OP 33 is a short, quarter-mile trail that offers a slightly narrower, single-lane route cut into the hillside. It serves as an alternate path paralleling a short section of OP 13. The trail features water…
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OP 31 is a short, 400-yard spur looping off OP 33, offering a brief and easy ride through dense rhododendron thickets that give the trail a jungle-like atmosphere. Although primarily easy, it includes one steeper…
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PC 24 is a 2.3-mile trail that begins on the north end with a wide path featuring embedded rock surfaces, shallow ruts, and loose rock. The trail steadily descends down the hillside to the forest…
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OP 29 is a half-mile trail featuring a wide, easy path with typical mild elements such as shallow ruts, minor loose rock, and gradual corners. The trail runs through dense forest, so drivers should stay…
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Pocahontas 11 is one of the longer routes in the system at 5.5 miles. The north end includes a short, steep descent, while the rest of the trail follows a gradual path with minimal elevation…
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OP 58 in the Original Pocahontas trail system is a short, easy loop off of OP 18, offering smooth terrain with no obstacles or rock. The trail features a semi-steep grade but remains very easy…
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