Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Red Jacket, West Virginia

DA 18 is a long, easy transfer trail featuring a wide path winding through lush forest with scenic rock walls and a tall, leafy canopy. Occasional downed trees and mud puddles may appear after storms,…
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DA 23 is a long, nearly 5-mile trail that winds gradually through lush forest and around scenic rocky hillsides. The route is mostly wide, smooth, and easy, with shallow ruts and minor loose rock typical…
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DA 30 is an easy, wide trail that runs alongside a pipeline, offering gradual grades, smooth corners, and plenty of room for two-way travel. The route features scenic rock walls and an overlook under the…
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BM 26, when approached from the north, begins as a narrow, shelf-like descent down the mountain with a mostly smooth surface and occasional rocky patches. It drops to the forest floor beside Lick Creek, where…
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From its south end, BM 16 begins as a wide, smooth, and easy path with room for two-way travel, making for a mellow start. As it continues, the trail narrows slightly and introduces more loose…
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DA 21 is a 3-mile easy access corridor starting directly across State Route 49 from the Devil Anse staging area. It begins on pavement running parallel to the highway alongside a rock wall, then climbs…
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BM 17 continues from BM 16 on a narrower, shelfy path wrapping around the hillside. It features minor ruts and embedded rock surfaces with a bit of loose rock. The dark, coal-like dirt adds to…
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BM 13 is a 4.3-mile easy-rated access corridor typical of the Buffalo Mountain system, offering wide, smooth, and graded terrain with room for two-way travel and excellent visibility. It features gradual grades, casual wide corners,…
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BM 15 is a 4.8-mile access route in the Buffalo Mountain Trail System, offering a smooth, gradual ascent from the staging area into the hills. The trail begins as a wide, gravel path under consistent…
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BM 20 is a 5-mile, wide, easy access corridor that winds through lush forest with a high tree canopy and excellent visibility. The trail follows a curvy, shelfy path along the hillside beside scenic rock…
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BM 22 is a 2-mile easy connector descending down from the hilltops at trail 15, down to near Highway 52 and the intersection with trail 10. It offers a mostly wide path with occasional narrower…
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BM 12 climbs from Highway 52 on the west end with a rutted ascent and tight switchbacks, then levels out into a wide shelfy path that serves as an easy access corridor. The 2.3-mile trail…
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BM 34 is a 1.6-mile loop off BM 25 featuring a shelfy, moderately narrow path that winds along the mountainside. The trail includes loose dirt, some ruts, and a series of moderate switchbacks, offering open…
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BM 19 forms an easy 2.5-mile loop through lush forest with wide paths, scenic rocky cliffs, and dark coal-like soil in places. While mostly gradual with minimal elevation change, the trail includes narrower shelfy sections…
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Trail BM 11 is a 5-mile access corridor in the Buffalo Mountain Trail System, beginning from highway 52 and climbing steadily through a lush forest. It starts as a wide dirt trail with gradual, sweeping…
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The elevation slowly climbs from the creek bed to the top of the mountain. The dirt is hard-packed with a couple of rocky spots. Anyone with experience can do this without worrying. This is another…
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BM 10 is a long, easy access route connecting the town of Williamson to the Buffalo Mountain Trail System. Primarily wide, smooth, and gradual with sweeping corners, it serves as a convenient community connector for…
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This trail will take you from "mud hole point" down to the "Right Fork of Hell Creek" to gain quick access out of the hills for help or repair. It does not have any side…
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BM 37 is a 0.6-mile connector between BM 36 and BM 10, offering an easy alternative route on the west side of the Buffalo Mountain Trail System. The trail passes a radio tower and runs…
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BM 36 is a short but steep 0.8-mile climb from south to north, zigzagging up the mountainside on the far west side of the Buffalo Mountain Trail System near Williamson. The trail is narrow and…
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RH 30 offers a 4.6-mile trail through a lush forest, characterized by its winding path and significant shade coverage. The trail features a gradual, mostly flat terrain with small climbs and descents, making it suitable…
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RH 34 is a 1.6-mile north-to-south connector trail that curves along a shelfy hillside with gradual switchbacks, shallow ruts, and occasional loose rock. The trail features a moderately steep climb when ridden south to north,…
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RH 33 begins at its eastern junction with RH 10 and winds through lush forest along a ravine, in the lower elevations of these hills. Riders can expect minor embedded rocks and a gradual climb…
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RH 19 is a 5.7-mile trail that offers an easy, scenic ride along the mountainside with wide, shallow ruts and loose rock throughout. The route features a gradual climb and descent near the east end,…
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RH 197 is a moderately easy single-track trail that traverses a shelf along the hillside, offering a scenic and semi-steep ride through lush forest. Acting as a useful bailout route from RH 199 before the…
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RH 14 is a 2.7-mile trail that winds through lush, jungle-like terrain with a super curvy and gradual layout. The trail features gentle rolling hills, minor rock and ruts, and a mix of wider and…
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RH 11 is a 4-mile trail that serves as a smooth, scenic access corridor through the middle portion of the Rock House system. The route is wide and mostly easy, with minor embedded rock, small…
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RH 20 is a 2.6-mile trail that begins near some utility buildings and fencing under powerlines and climbs the mountainside via a couple of wide switchbacks. It transitions into a meandering, shelf-like path along the…
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At 7.3 miles, RH 10 is a long, easy trail that serves as one of the main access routes from the Rock House staging area--expect to see other riders. The trail follows a pipeline through…
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RH 18 is a 1.2-mile trail with a mostly gradual ascent from the west entrance to the east entrance, featuring one big hairpin turn halfway through. The trail offers a scenic forest setting with small…
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