Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Spencer, West Virginia

This is a scenic drive that follows part of Goose Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. The road is mainly gravel with a few dirt sections and some water crossings but nothing too rough. This…
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The trail begins in the valley at W3 and ascends a steep hill featuring loose gravel and scattered rock. As the trail progresses north, it transitions to a more stable clay and dirt base while…
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W6 is a primary northbound route through the Witcher area, accessed via Witcher Creek Road. Running along the valley floor, this trail provides a direct path to the upper portions of the system while offering…
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W5 is a connecting ridge trail that links W1 from the south to W2 at the northern ridgetop. This scenic route wraps around the hillside, offering a more immersive ride through the Witcher area while…
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W19 is a short loop branching off W5, offering an easy, low-commitment ride through the Witcher area. This trail is ideal for riders looking for a quick detour or a relaxed loop off the main…
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W2 is a primary north-south corridor through the Witcher area, accessible from W4 to the south and W7 along the northern boundary. This trail offers excellent flow and serves as a central route for accessing…
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W2A is an alternate route branching off W2 that provides access to the upper ridge section of W5. This short connector offers a more engaging option for riders looking to break off of the main…
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W22A is a designated bypass route off W7 that allows riders to avoid the rock ledge at the top of W22. This trail provides a safer alternative for those not wishing to attempt the main…
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W1 serves as the main artery into the Witcher section of the Appalachian Outlaw Trails system. Accessed from Q2 via Witcher Creek Road, this route carries riders deeper into the adjoining park area and toward…
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W17 is a short spur trail branching off W1 that leads to several dispersed camping or private lunch break spots. This route offers a quick escape from the main corridor into a quieter, shaded area…
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W16 is a connecting trail accessed from W1 that leads into W15 at the opening between its two hill climbs. This route provides access to a well-situated dispersed camping area, making it a useful link…
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W4 is a connecting ridge trail within the main Witcher area, branching from W1 and providing access to multiple routes as well as a dispersed camping area. This trail offers a more secluded feel while…
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W15 is a narrow connector trail linking W4 to W2, offering a more technical route between the two. Beginning at W4, this trail climbs steadily toward the ridge, providing a more engaging alternative to the…
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Q2 branches off from Q1 and serves as the primary route into the Witcher section of the Appalachian Outlaw Trails system. This trail is your gateway to deeper exploration, leading riders toward the Quincy play…
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Q2A is an alternate line branching off the main Q2 route, offering riders a more technical option while still staying close to the primary corridor. This short segment provides a quick challenge for those looking…
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Q1 serves as the primary access corridor out of the Welcome Center, guiding riders from the Quincy staging area and into the heart of the Appalachian Outlaw Trails system. This is the gateway trail that…
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Q5 is an easy loop trail starting from the parking lot at the AOT Welcome Center, guiding riders into the lower Quincy sector. This route serves as a central access loop, connecting to multiple trails…
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If you are looking for a quiet, scenic drive just outside the city of Marietta, this is it. Peggs Fork Road takes you through the hollow across three small creek crossings to Milltown Hill Road.…
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This is an excellent CR trail in Nicholas County West Virginia. The whole trip takes less than an hour. The trail ends in Clay County West Virginia or you can turn around and reverse the…
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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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This trail was developed from old railroad tracks, making it perfect for various activities. There are plenty of primitive camping sites along the river. There are two old railroad tunnels and multiple railroad bridges you…
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This is a short but fun little trail leading from Nile Road in Persinger, West Virginia, to the Gauley River. During the downhill journey, you will see some of the finest of colors during prime…
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IB 15 is a short, half-mile access corridor starting at the intersection with IB 39 near the train tracks at the Little Coal River Fishing and Boating Access, and ending at the start of IB…
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IB 13 is a 2.2-mile easy access route through the Ivy Branch system, connecting the start of IB 10 on the west end to IB 18 on the north end, with access to Ivy Branch…
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IB 18 is a 3.1-mile trail running along the north side of the Ivy Branch system. It begins with a shallow, loose rocky stream crossing at the east entrance and follows a mostly smooth path…
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IB 66 is a 0.7-mile trail that is mostly easy, with a generally smooth surface and minor ruts and loose rock. It features a slightly steeper grade in the middle, a few sharper turns, a…
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IB 20 is a 1-mile trail that is generally smooth and decently wide, with waterbars, mud puddles, and minor loose rock and ruts. It includes some steeper climbing sections with uneven ground and a few…
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IB 51 is a short, 300-yard spur connecting IB 49 to IB 52. This one-lane-wide trail is generally easy but includes sizable mud puddles and shallow to moderate ruts, especially during springtime or after heavy…
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This 3.7-mile trail serves as a primary access route from the Ivy Branch parking lot. It is very wide and generally smooth, with only minor ruts and some sections of loose rock. A paved portion…
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IB 53 is an easier one-lane width trail stretching 0.8 miles with a smooth surface and gradual turns. While mostly free of roots and larger rocks, drivers should expect occasional puddles, short steep hills, and…
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