Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Valley Head, West Virginia

This is a maintained gravel Forest Service route that travels from the Cheat Bridge area to US 250. This section was once a large strip. It passes along the Cheat River and then up in elevation with scenic views. The road is mostly maintained gravel with some mud and rocky areas. Several sediment po...
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Mower East offers a scenic, leisurely overland drive for offroaders, scenic drivers, and dual-sport riders seeking a pristine route through West Virginia's rugged highlands. Spanning approximately 18.3 miles from the outskirts of Cass to Cheat Bridge, this easy-going gravel corridor showcases the br...
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Glady Durbin is a scenic access road that runs right along the West Fork Greenbriar River and offers stunning picnic, fishing, and camping opportunities along the trail. This trail connects the towns of Durbin and Glady, West Virginia. From the start of the trail, there is no gas station for about 4...
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FS 368 is mainly a gravel forest road in part of the Marlinton Ranger District in Monongahela National Forest. It is a spur from FS 24 and provides access to the 368 spur roads in this forest tract. It traverses a plateau on the ridgeline and has more wide open skies than canopy. It is quite scenic ...
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County Route 219/1 or Mine Road provides access to part of the Marlinton Ranger District in Monongahela National Forest. There is a prominent sign on US 219 for the road and for the Gauley Base Trailhead. As soon as you turn off of US 219, you are on National Forest land, but it's designated as a co...
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FS 24 is a gravel forest road in part of the Marlinton Ranger District in Monongahela National Forest. It continues on from County Road 219/1 (Mine Rd) at the Tea Creek/Williams River trailhead and provides access to the other roads in this forest tract. It follows the ridgeline, and the forest vari...
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The Long Run Trail connects State Highway 28 with Forest Road 106, offering a scenic and accessible route through the landscape. As it winds its way along marshy lowlands, travelers are treated to sweeping views of seasonal foliage. In autumn, the vibrant leaves create a colorful backdrop for the jo...
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The Middle Mountain Trail provides a scenic and relatively easy route connecting the southern border of the Laurel Fork Wilderness to the intersection with Forest Road 17. Along the trail, travelers pass through several lush, forested areas, offering a peaceful, nature-rich experience. The trail's g...
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The Little River Connector links the Elkins Road to River Road, bypassing Forest Service roads closed in summer. Just a 15-minute drive, it provides direct vehicle access to the southern border of Laurel Fork. This short route ensures reliable seasonal access when other roads are restricted, improvi...
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The Owl Knob Hollow Connector Trail follows the West Virginia–Virginia state line within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. This trail not only highlights the rugged beauty of the borderlands but also provides important access to the Locust Springs area, making it a valuable route...
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A dirt road off the Allegheny trail that goes down the mountain into a small ravine that comes to an end at a dry creek bed. The route has a few tight switchbacks and beautiful views of nature while you work your way down, but overall is very easy in terms of difficulty. At the end, you have a place...
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This route is a dirt road that has very small potholes. At the end of the trail, you will find an area where you can get out of your vehicle and hang out. You will come across a beautiful area to have a picnic and enjoy time with your family. It also has an outdoor bathroom for one person and picnic...
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This route is a decently maintained forest service road that runs through Monongahela National Forest. At least a dozen or more dispersed campaigning sites are along the route. You will also find a Paddy Knob fire lookout tire. Even with a cell booster, cell service is virtually nonexistent along th...
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A dirt road with many beautiful views of the mountains, grassy fields, and wildlife while you climb the mountain on such a beautiful road. This road leads you to the Spruce Knob. On the way up this trail, you will come across many side trails that look like something that could be fun to explore. Th...
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Start this route in Buckhannon by taking WV-20 south to Sago Road for 5 miles. This section is paved but scenic, running alongside the emerald-hued Buckhannon River. The road transitions to dirt and gravel. At Big Bend Church (38.88129, -80.21359), take the road perpendicular to the parking lot call...
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The route travels primarily through Monongahela National Forest on maintained Forest Service gravel roads. A section of the route passes through private land and rolling farmland on gravel road. The ascent from the FSR to the summit at Spruce Knob is fully paved. Spruce Knob is the highest point in ...
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Starting at Laurel Fork Campground, the route heads north along gravel roads, passing scenic areas and wildlife habitats. The trail proceeds toward the Laurel Fork Overlook, which provides stunning panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness. Continuing along the gravel roads, hikers or travelers ...
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This is a forest road in the Gauley Ranger District of Monongahela National Forest that continues from FS 133 to the top of this mountain. It is an out-and-back trail. When the leaves are off the trees, it may offer some nice views of the ridges across the Williams River valley. It's a scenic and pe...
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This Monongahela National Forest Road shares an entrance with Monday Lick Road (FS1002), just south of the town of Marlinton, West Virginia. It follows the Stillhouse Run Creek up to its headwaters above the Greenbriar River. It is a fairly well-maintained dirt forest road with a few small offshoots...
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This forest road goes through part of the Monongahela National Forest and is an easy drive for any truck, small SUV, 4x4, or SxS. Beginning across the street from Stillwell Park, it shares an entrance with Stillwater Run Road (FS 304) but makes an immediate right fork following the Greenbriar River ...
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This route is a dirt road that has very small potholes. At the end of the trail, you will find an area where you can get out of your vehicle and hang out. You will come across a beautiful area to have a picnic and enjoy time with your family. It also has an outdoor bathroom for one person and picnic...
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A dirt road with many beautiful views of the mountains, grassy fields, and wildlife while you climb the mountain on such a beautiful road. This road leads you to the Spruce Knob. On the way up this trail, you will come across many side trails that look like something that could be fun to explore. Th...
Learn more about Spruce Mountain Trail

Start this route in Buckhannon by taking WV-20 south to Sago Road for 5 miles. This section is paved but scenic, running alongside the emerald-hued Buckhannon River. The road transitions to dirt and gravel. At Big Bend Church (38.88129, -80.21359), take the road perpendicular to the parking lot call...
Learn more about Beans Mill

This Monongahela National Forest Road shares an entrance with Monday Lick Road (FS1002), just south of the town of Marlinton, West Virginia. It follows the Stillhouse Run Creek up to its headwaters above the Greenbriar River. It is a fairly well-maintained dirt forest road with a few small offshoots...
Learn more about Stillhouse Run Road (FS304)

This route is a dirt road that has very small potholes. At the end of the trail, you will find an area where you can get out of your vehicle and hang out. You will come across a beautiful area to have a picnic and enjoy time with your family. It also has an outdoor bathroom for one person and picnic...
Learn more about Locust Spring

A dirt road with many beautiful views of the mountains, grassy fields, and wildlife while you climb the mountain on such a beautiful road. This road leads you to the Spruce Knob. On the way up this trail, you will come across many side trails that look like something that could be fun to explore. Th...
Learn more about Spruce Mountain Trail

Start this route in Buckhannon by taking WV-20 south to Sago Road for 5 miles. This section is paved but scenic, running alongside the emerald-hued Buckhannon River. The road transitions to dirt and gravel. At Big Bend Church (38.88129, -80.21359), take the road perpendicular to the parking lot call...
Learn more about Beans Mill

This Monongahela National Forest Road shares an entrance with Monday Lick Road (FS1002), just south of the town of Marlinton, West Virginia. It follows the Stillhouse Run Creek up to its headwaters above the Greenbriar River. It is a fairly well-maintained dirt forest road with a few small offshoots...
Learn more about Stillhouse Run Road (FS304)