
Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Shady Spring, West Virginia
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Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Shady Spring, West Virginia
Discover the best beginner-friendly off-road trails near you. These easier, lower-rated trails are a great place to start — browse trail maps, check difficulty ratings, and find your next adventure.

90A Black
This short trail is a nice easier entrance to trail 90. Taking this bypasses the hill/decent part of 90 which is really rocky and slippery. 90A is mostly flat and easier with some tighter areas and puddles. Using these easier sections can tame Trail 90 if you are planning it as a shortcut.
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15 Green
On the map, there are different sections of Trail 15 that are broken up with the Tams loop. 15 was originally a complete trail but these sections all lead to parts of the Tams. This section has water puddles with mud and a beautiful laurel tunnel section. Taking this bypasses a corner of the Tams Lo...
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16 Green
16 is a trail full of hills to climb and connects between the Tams and Trail 66. These are two popular trails out on the east and 16 is the way to go from one to the other. Expect off-camber climbs with ruts, small rocks, and nice views.
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167 Single Track
Single track trails are a challenging mix of tight narrow sections with some barely handle bar width. The trails can have large climbs, drop-offs, and technical sections. These trails are built more for the experienced rider and can be dangerous for beginner riders. Use caution and be prepared.
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SS Blue
Trail SS is a new trail and I am going to assume it came from the logging that happened in the area. It is mostly a bulldozer path with mud puddles and water bars. Mixed in are a few rocky spots and small logs which makes this trail a fun challenge.
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13 Green
13 Green is a nice brushy-sided trail in the recently timbered area. The trail is a nice side trail off of X trail and leads to 33 Green. It can be used as a nice mix-up to just running X trail. Expect small rocks, ruts, and maybe a log to drive over.
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X Green
X trail is a great alternative to the Tams trail on the eastern side. This trail has a little bit of everything. There are plenty of puddles, rocks, ruts, and some mud all mixed in. This is a longer trail with plenty of twists and turns connecting to some blue and black trails.
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33 Green
Taking this green trail is a good fun trail between 13 and X trails. 33 is a brushy trail with some ruts and small rocks for obstacles. There are no major challenges and it is a green trail but caution should still be taken especially after rain storms.
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172 Single Track
This single track can be easy or very difficult. These trails are narrow with ruts, challenges, and sometimes sketchy spots that may not be suitable for beginners. Approach with caution and be careful. Trails change constantly and can get more challenging. Events that utilize these trails can also...
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40 Blue
40 Blue is a long windy trail with plenty of narrow areas, rocks, ruts, and mounds. This starts and finishes off of trail 51 with trail 70 splitting off in the middle area. Taking this trail is a nice shortcut up to the Tams loop and the trails on the topside of the mountain.
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171 Single Track
This single track can be easy or very difficult. These trails are narrow with ruts, challenges, and sometimes sketchy spots that may not be suitable for beginners. Approach with caution and be careful. Trails change constantly and can get more challenging. Events that utilize these trails can also c...
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170 Single Track
This single track can be easy or very difficult. These trails are narrow, with ruts, challenges, and sometimes sketchy spots that may not be suitable for beginners. Approach with caution and be careful. Trails change constantly and can get more challenging. Events that utilize these trails can also ...
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37 Blue
37 Blue is a flowing trail with ruts and small rocks while weaving along the side of a mountain. It starts in a flatter more open area and then makes a few sharp turns while going up the mountain. The end currently has a nice washout that you should be cautious of.
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199 Single Track
This single track can be easy or very difficult. These trails are narrow with ruts, challenges, and sometimes sketchy spots that may not be suitable for beginners. Approach with caution and be careful. Trails change constantly and can get more challenging. Events that utilize these trails can also c...
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49 Blue
This is a crossover trail from Tams and 32 to 58. Expect lots of mud puddles and ruts. The trail starts as an old road of sorts and turns into a trail and goes out on the powerline to connect to 58. This makes a nice upper-corner loop for trail flow.
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65 Blue
This blue trail is full of challenges. Included are hill climbs, small rocky areas, twisty off-camber spots, and even muddy puddles. It is a fun flowing trail off of X trail that adds some challenge to taking X or you can come off of 85 and use this to get to X trail.
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193 Single Track
This single track can be easy or very difficult. These trails are narrow with ruts, challenges, and sometimes sketchy spots that may not be suitable for beginners. Approach with caution and be careful. Trails change constantly and can get more challenging. Events that utilize these trails can also c...
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8 Green
8 Green connects between Trails 55 and Trail X. It is an easier green trail with some puddles and possible branches to smack you. To get to 8 you can take Trail 55. The section up to 8 is not difficult or you can drive up X trail.
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188 Single Track
This single track can be easy or very difficult. These trails are narrow with ruts, challenges, and sometimes sketchy spots that may not be suitable for beginners. Approach with caution and be careful. Trails change constantly and can get more challenging. Events that utilize these trails can also c...
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192 Single Track
This single track can be easy or very difficult. These trails are narrow, with ruts, challenges, and sometimes sketchy spots that may not be suitable for beginners. Approach with caution and be careful. Trails change constantly and can get more challenging. Events that utilize these trails can also ...
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Beginner ATV trails near Shady Spring, West Virginia
Explore ATV-friendly trails near you. These trails are accessible for vehicles up to 50 inches wide, perfect for ATVs and smaller off-road machines.

90A Black
This short trail is a nice easier entrance to trail 90. Taking this bypasses the hill/decent part of 90 which is really rocky and slippery. 90A is mostly flat and easier with some tighter areas and puddles. Using these easier sections can tame Trail 90 if you are planning it as a shortcut.
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15 Green
On the map, there are different sections of Trail 15 that are broken up with the Tams loop. 15 was originally a complete trail but these sections all lead to parts of the Tams. This section has water puddles with mud and a beautiful laurel tunnel section. Taking this bypasses a corner of the Tams Lo...
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16 Green
16 is a trail full of hills to climb and connects between the Tams and Trail 66. These are two popular trails out on the east and 16 is the way to go from one to the other. Expect off-camber climbs with ruts, small rocks, and nice views.
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SS Blue
Trail SS is a new trail and I am going to assume it came from the logging that happened in the area. It is mostly a bulldozer path with mud puddles and water bars. Mixed in are a few rocky spots and small logs which makes this trail a fun challenge.
Learn more about SS Blue
Beginner UTV/side-by-side trails near Shady Spring, West Virginia
Find UTV and side-by-side trails near you. These trails accommodate vehicles up to 60 inches wide, ideal for UTVs, side-by-sides, and wider off-road rigs.

90A Black
This short trail is a nice easier entrance to trail 90. Taking this bypasses the hill/decent part of 90 which is really rocky and slippery. 90A is mostly flat and easier with some tighter areas and puddles. Using these easier sections can tame Trail 90 if you are planning it as a shortcut.
Learn more about 90A Black

15 Green
On the map, there are different sections of Trail 15 that are broken up with the Tams loop. 15 was originally a complete trail but these sections all lead to parts of the Tams. This section has water puddles with mud and a beautiful laurel tunnel section. Taking this bypasses a corner of the Tams Lo...
Learn more about 15 Green

16 Green
16 is a trail full of hills to climb and connects between the Tams and Trail 66. These are two popular trails out on the east and 16 is the way to go from one to the other. Expect off-camber climbs with ruts, small rocks, and nice views.
Learn more about 16 Green

SS Blue
Trail SS is a new trail and I am going to assume it came from the logging that happened in the area. It is mostly a bulldozer path with mud puddles and water bars. Mixed in are a few rocky spots and small logs which makes this trail a fun challenge.
Learn more about SS Blue
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