Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Pageton, 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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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 or technical features make it a simple and easy transitional route through the trail system.
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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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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 to 2,800 feet elevation on the north end on an easy path through the hilltops through pitch pines and poplar trees. E...
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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 visibility--use caution for oncoming traffic. Minor loose rock appears occasionally but is gener...
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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 is smooth with only minor shallow ruts. Leafy poplars and elder trees line the route.
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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 back south from that intersection to the intersection with OP 59. Both sections are easy;it follows a smooth, easy shelf path next to d...
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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 are a bit overgrown, with low-hanging branches and brush. It passes through several unma...
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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 overall, making it a great option for beginners or anyone looking to add extra easy mileage to their ride.
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Original Pocahontas 40 is a very short, easy connector trail linking OP 67 to OP 92. The trail follows a smooth, one-lane-wide path through dense Appalachian forest with hardly any rocks. Shaded by a thick canopy and surrounded by native undergrowth, it's just a quick stretch through classic Virgini...
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The north end of OP 12 is a continuation from OP 43. It traverses a scenic forest with a dense leaf canopy along a shelf path cut into the hillside. The trail features small climbs and descents with numerous curvy sections. The surface includes muddy ruts and areas with loose rock, narrowing to a on...
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OP 34 is a 0.6-mile trail connecting OP 67 to OP 15. It follows a narrow, one-lane shelf path cut into a hillside. The trail runs through lush Appalachian forest, with dense vegetation and thickets lining the route, creating a shaded, enclosed feel. The surface features shallow ruts, loose rock, and...
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OP 32 is a 0.6-mile easy trail that winds through scenic forest with tall ash and maple trees, offering a high canopy and consistent shade. The path is smooth with gradual curves and scattered mud puddles, making for a relaxed ride. A few short sections feature steeper grades and loose rock, but the...
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OP 53 is a 0.25-mile connector trail linking OP 49 to OP 43. It follows the curvature of a hilltop through scenic forest on an easy, one-lane-wide path with ruts and patches of loose rock. The trail includes a few semi-steep sections as it descends off the ridge toward OP 43, but is easy overall and...
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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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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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The north end of OP 11 parallels a section of OP 12 and runs less than half a mile before ending at OP 46. This easy, one-lane-wide shelf path passes through dense forest with low-hanging branches and is lined with rhododendron and thick undergrowth. The trail shows lighter use, with grass growing i...
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OP 43 is an easy trail connecting OP 12 to OP 49, winding through dense forest with low-hanging branches and a lush, moss-covered hillside beside the shelf-cut path. It features gradual elevation changes, sweeping corners, and a fast, flowy feel. The surface is mostly clear, with minor muddy ruts an...
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OP 45 is a very short segment connecting OP 61 and OP 6. It makes a brief climb and descent over a semi-steep hill but remains smooth and obstacle-free throughout. With no rocks or technical features, it's easy to navigate. The trail runs along a forested hilltop at 2,700 feet, though the dense tree...
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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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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 or technical features make it a simple and easy transitional route through the trail system.
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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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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 to 2,800 feet elevation on the north end on an easy path through the hilltops through pitch pines and poplar trees. E...
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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...
Learn more about IR 19

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 or technical features make it a simple and easy transitional route through the trail system.
Learn more about 19 Connector

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

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 to 2,800 feet elevation on the north end on an easy path through the hilltops through pitch pines and poplar trees. E...
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