Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Princeton, West Virginia

Pocahontas 16 is an easy, 1.7-mile route with gradual grades, shallow ruts, and a wide path that allows for two-way travel, though riders should remain alert for oncoming traffic. The north end passes a small…
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This trail offers a wide, smooth ride with gradual inclines, minor ruts, and water bars, making it accessible for a range of skill levels. Throughout the longer route of 5.7 miles, it features large, sweeping…
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Pocahontas 17 is a wide, generally smooth route, with minor ruts and scattered loose rocks, and a small stream running through sections--creating frequent puddles. The darker soil, typical of the region's coal mining past, adds…
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Pocahontas 13 is a 3.1-mile route consisting mostly of a wide, gradual dirt road with minor ruts and scattered loose rocks. It passes through several well-marked intersections, making navigation straightforward. The trail features broad, sweeping…
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Trail P10 is a 4.5-mile route that begins at the southern edge of the Pocahontas Trail System off Simmons River Road. It starts with a brief, steeper climb before transitioning into a gradual, winding path…
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Trail P12 is a 2-mile route connecting P15 and P13, spanning one end of the trail system to the other. It is very wide and smooth, with minor ruts and small rocks pushed to the…
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Pocahontas 19 spans 2.3 miles and offers an easy, scenic ride beneath powerlines and through a forested corridor of rhododendron, Atlantic white cedars, and eastern white pines. The one-lane dirt road features shallow ruts, with…
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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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Trail 14 drops off from Trail 7 and descends through dense forest on a wide, smooth path. The surface has minor loose rock and shallow ruts but remains easy to navigate. The trail is directional…
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Trail 13 is a short, 500-yard connector between Trails 14 and 7, directional from south to north. It winds through dense forest with a few slightly steeper spots, but overall it's a smooth and easy…
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Trail 20 forms a 0.7-mile loop around the mud pits, designated for counterclockwise travel. It's a super-easy, wide trail that winds through trees and open grassy fields beside the mud area. The surface is mostly…
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The entire 1.1-mile Trail 19 is overall very easy, featuring a wide path with light rutting and mostly smooth terrain. This trail has three different directional segments: from the intersection with Trail 21 to the…
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Trail 16 is a short, quarter-mile segment starting at the North Entrance and running directionally south to north. It features a steep descent, mostly on a smooth surface with only a few shallow ruts. The…
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The main road through Kairos starts on Shumate Falls Road as a paved road with a really steep grade. It's a bit tight and windy in the beginning, but still manageable for RVs, you just…
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Trail 17 is a directional south-to-north connector between Trails 18 and 19. It features shallow ruts and scattered small loose rocks, but remains easy and fast-moving throughout. The trail flows smoothly through forested terrain and…
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This short quarter-mile connector is one-way from south to north and serves as an easy link between Trail 16 and the main segment of Trail 18 and Trail 17. The trail is smooth with only…
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Trail 9 is a very short, flat, and easy 140-yard connector that links the west end of Trail 8 back to the main gravel road. It's a wide, smooth route through the forest with no…
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Trail 8 is a short 217-yard connector that begins with a steeper hill climb featuring rutting, roots, and a mix of loose and embedded rocks. After the initial ascent, the trail levels out and continues…
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This 2.8-mile single track starts at the main road on the north end and winds through the forest, crossing UTV Trail 4 multiple times before ending at UTV Trail 5, which will take you back…
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This 1.8-mile single track begins on UTV Trail 5, looping through the forest around the campground and ending near the office. The trail has a smooth surface with minimal rocks or roots, just a few…
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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 P14 is a 1.1-mile route that climbs from its south end up to the Overlook at 2,700 feet, continuing past it for a total elevation gain of about 300 feet. The climb is mostly…
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Trail 4 is a 1.3-mile loop that continues from the east end of Trail 1 across the main road, running directionally in a clockwise direction. It features a wide path with shallow ruts, large mud…
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Trail 20 is a 0.6-mile directional trail running west to east. It features a wider path with ruts and minor loose rock, adding some texture to an otherwise easy ride. The trail passes under the…
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Trail 21 is a 1.7-mile easy trail that allows two-way travel. The south end begins with a small rocky stream crossing and some loose rock, gradually climbing up from the Trail 26 bypass. The route…
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Trail 23 follows a rocky route that parallels Cooper Branch and crosses the rocky stream bed several times. While water flow is typically low, the trail surface comprises loose rock, roots, and slick spots. There…
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Trail 6 is a very short 270 yard bailout route from Trail 4 back to the field camping area along the main road. It is lightly rutted with slightly more loose rock than Trail 4,…
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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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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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This wide, smooth 1-mile loop begins at the middle entrance and travels clockwise through the Kairos trail system. Expect shallow ruts, a few muddy puddles, and a mud hole with an optional bypass. The trail…
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