Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Pinch, West Virginia

Sludge Ponds to Witcher

Mild dirt terrain, gravel mix with some mud, but the holes are small. It may become slick if wet, partial clay. You will find county road access, with most of the route being public county…
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Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Panther Mountains

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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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Meadow & Gauley Rivers Access Trail

This trail was developed from old railroad tracks, making it perfect for various activities. Plenty of primitive camping sites along the river. There are two old railroad tunnels and multiple railroad bridges that you can…
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Total Miles
17.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Bearwallow Trail

Trails differ in skill level from blue and green to black and double black diamond. Very friendly for beginners/stock enthusiasts after their first badge. The double black diamond look to be a bit rough. I…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Nile Road to Gauley River

Short but fun little trail leading from Nile Road in Persinger WV, to the Gauley River. During the downhill journey you will see some of the finest of colors during prime season that West Virginia…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Snake Island to Cavendish

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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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

44/1 Bellwood Corporation Mine (Ford Knob Road)

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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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa