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 surface features dark, coal-like dirt with occasional embedded rock and loose stone. As the climb co...
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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 sweeping corners and hairpin switchbacks where riders should watch for oncoming traffic....
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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 a lush forest with dark coal dirt, featuring shelfy sections along the hillside, some bl...
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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 the large trail sign. It's a wide path with loose rock, gradually climb...
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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, with pronounced ruts, loose rock, and occasional embedded slickrock surfaces. Some areas featur...
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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 incline, and accommodating two-lane traffic. Riders should reduce speed when approaching the sta...
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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 gain. It features minor shallow ruts, loose rock, and waterbars, with a mix of one-lane and wider sections. R...
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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, occasional mud puddles, and a smooth, winding shelf path cut into the hillside. It paral...
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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 trail, with low-hanging branches adding to the challenge. Tight and wet, it's a ...
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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 brief, the deeper ruts and inclines make it slightly more challenging than the surrounding segments...
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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 loose rocks, making it accessible for all off-road vehicles. The route is lined with t...
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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 into denser woods with pleasant shade. The trail is fairly wide with only shallow ruts and f...
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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 primitive route. The middle section is overgrown with grass, and drivers may encounter scattered debris such as small ...
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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 passable and clearly marked--just follow the signs indicating "To 35." It's an easy and effic...
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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 canopy. The trail surface is mostly smooth with occasional mud ...
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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 corners and good visibility. One shelf-like section climbs above the river before the trail tur...
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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 the paved Bell School House Ridge Road, after which the northern section narrows slig...
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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 bars, mild bumps and dips, shallow ruts, and scattered loose rock, along with occasional mud pu...
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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 hill section with loose rock and shallow ruts, but remains manageable for most skill le...
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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 alert for oncoming traffic in tighter sections. Large mud puddles often span the full width of th...
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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 surface features dark, coal-like dirt with occasional embedded rock and loose stone. As the climb co...
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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 sweeping corners and hairpin switchbacks where riders should watch for oncoming traffic....
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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 a lush forest with dark coal dirt, featuring shelfy sections along the hillside, some bl...
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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 the large trail sign. It's a wide path with loose rock, gradually climb...
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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 surface features dark, coal-like dirt with occasional embedded rock and loose stone. As the climb co...
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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 sweeping corners and hairpin switchbacks where riders should watch for oncoming traffic....
Learn more about IR 16

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 a lush forest with dark coal dirt, featuring shelfy sections along the hillside, some bl...
Learn more about IR 12

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 the large trail sign. It's a wide path with loose rock, gradually climb...
Learn more about IR 18