Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Vivian, West Virginia

Trail 19 is a 5.4-mile route that climbs and descends through a lush, scenic forest. Starting from the north end, it ascends with a series of wide, steep switchbacks with space to maneuver. The trail surface features dark, coal-like dirt with occasional embedded rock and loose stone. As the climb co...
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This trail has everything you want in an awesome trail with the exception of a water crossing. This trail is best traveled west to east for a few reasons. First: food and drink are on the east side. Second: the difficult/exciting stuff is on the west side, and it's best to get through it first. Thir...
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Trail W11 begins on Stadium Drive just south of Welch, West Virginia, with no designated parking at the northern access point. The trail climbs steeply from the pavement via several wide, rutted switchbacks with loose rock; momentum is key on the steep grade. Though the surface is somewhat rutted, t...
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Trail W44 is a wide, well-maintained route that runs 3.7 miles along the mountainside with a smooth, gradual descent from south to north. The trail features minor embedded rocks, gentle hairpin turns, and follows a ridge line for part of its length. It is an easy traverse suitable for all skill leve...
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Trail 16 is a 4.4-mile connector that links the east and west halves of the Indian Ridge Trail System. It's an overall easy route, with minor ruts, loose rock, and some shelfy, narrow sections--especially around sweeping corners and hairpin switchbacks where riders should watch for oncoming traffic....
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Trail W31 is a 1.3-mile, easy route that begins at its southern junction with Trail W21 on the forest floor. It starts with a small stream crossing and follows the stream and ravine before gradually climbing up on a shelf-like path. The trail features smooth terrain with minimal rock, shaded by fore...
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Trail W32 is an easy, scenic route that begins at its north end with a narrow, shelf-like path along the mountainside, passing mossy rock cliffs and dense forest. It gradually descends to the forest floor, meeting Trail W71, before climbing back out. South of that intersection, the trail becomes wid...
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Trail W29 is a 3.3-mile easy trail with shelf sections, smooth terrain, and occasional mud puddles and ruts. The route offers scenic views through the trees along the mountainside and includes wide corners, though drivers should remain alert for oncoming traffic. After climbing up the first mile, it...
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Indian Ridge 12 begins at the Indian Ridge Staging Area. It climbs out from the parking area with a large hairpin switchback and passes a scenic waterfall and several trail intersections. The route winds through a lush forest with dark coal dirt, featuring shelfy sections along the hillside, some bl...
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Trail 18 begins near the official Indian Ridge trailhead, heads south, passes several campsites on a graded gravel road, before continuing past the Ashland Company Store. After crossing the street, the trail officially starts at the large trail sign. It's a wide path with loose rock, gradually climb...
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Trail W30 is a wide, easy route that descends toward the town of Gary, featuring broad, sweeping corners and a road-like surface ideal for all skill levels. Serving as a primary access route, it connects riders to OHV-approved highways that link trail systems and provide access to fuel, food, and lo...
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PC 26 begins on the south end alongside Pinnacle Creek, offering a scenic river view as the trail follows the water's edge. The trail is mostly smooth with minor rock and ruts, featuring gradual, sweeping corners and good visibility. One shelf-like section climbs above the river before the trail tur...
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PC 23 offers a wide, easy corridor with ample space for two-way travel and good visibility. The trail features straight sections, gradual corners, and a smooth surface with minimal rock and shallow ruts. It crosses the paved Bell School House Ridge Road, after which the northern section narrows slig...
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PC 24 is a 2.3-mile trail that begins on the north end with a wide path featuring embedded rock surfaces, shallow ruts, and loose rock. The trail steadily descends down the hillside to the forest floor, offering ample room for passing and good visibility for oncoming traffic. As it reaches the creek...
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Trail W21 is a long, scenic, and easy 5.2-mile route through lush forest in the Warrior Trail System. From the south, it begins as a wide shelf trail with flat embedded slickrock surfaces that do not increase difficulty. The trail winds alongside mossy rock walls and through gradual corners, includi...
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OP 18 is a 2-mile route that runs from OP 14 deeper into the trail system, serving as a connector to several easy trails. It drops down to a dense, lush forest floor, before climbing to 2,800 feet elevation on the north end on an easy path through the hilltops through pitch pines and poplar trees. E...
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OP 59 is a 0.6-mile easy shelf path with gradual terrain and mostly smooth surfaces. Large mud puddles are present throughout, and while the trail is decently wide, thick brush near the edges can obscure visibility--use caution for oncoming traffic. Minor loose rock appears occasionally but is gener...
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This connector is a flat, quarter-mile link between OP 19 and OP 50. It runs along a hillside with short trees and open skies, on a smooth dirt surface with mildly uneven ground. No obstacles or technical features make it a simple and easy transitional route through the trail system.
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OP 56 is a flat, quarter-mile trail connecting two segments of OP 19. It follows a narrow shelf path cut into the hillside along a hilltop, with open skies and minimal elevation change. The surface is smooth with only minor shallow ruts. Leafy poplars and elder trees line the route.
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OP 37 forms a 1.6-mile loop on the north end of the Original Pocahontas trail system, with several moderate spurs connecting its north and south segments. This easy trail features flat terrain with shallow ruts, occasional mud puddles, and a smooth, winding shelf path cut into the hillside. It paral...
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Trail 19 is a 5.4-mile route that climbs and descends through a lush, scenic forest. Starting from the north end, it ascends with a series of wide, steep switchbacks with space to maneuver. The trail surface features dark, coal-like dirt with occasional embedded rock and loose stone. As the climb co...
Learn more about IR 19

This trail has everything you want in an awesome trail with the exception of a water crossing. This trail is best traveled west to east for a few reasons. First: food and drink are on the east side. Second: the difficult/exciting stuff is on the west side, and it's best to get through it first. Thir...
Learn more about Belcher Ridge Run

Trail W11 begins on Stadium Drive just south of Welch, West Virginia, with no designated parking at the northern access point. The trail climbs steeply from the pavement via several wide, rutted switchbacks with loose rock; momentum is key on the steep grade. Though the surface is somewhat rutted, t...
Learn more about W11

Trail W44 is a wide, well-maintained route that runs 3.7 miles along the mountainside with a smooth, gradual descent from south to north. The trail features minor embedded rocks, gentle hairpin turns, and follows a ridge line for part of its length. It is an easy traverse suitable for all skill leve...
Learn more about W44

Trail 19 is a 5.4-mile route that climbs and descends through a lush, scenic forest. Starting from the north end, it ascends with a series of wide, steep switchbacks with space to maneuver. The trail surface features dark, coal-like dirt with occasional embedded rock and loose stone. As the climb co...
Learn more about IR 19

This trail has everything you want in an awesome trail with the exception of a water crossing. This trail is best traveled west to east for a few reasons. First: food and drink are on the east side. Second: the difficult/exciting stuff is on the west side, and it's best to get through it first. Thir...
Learn more about Belcher Ridge Run

Trail W11 begins on Stadium Drive just south of Welch, West Virginia, with no designated parking at the northern access point. The trail climbs steeply from the pavement via several wide, rutted switchbacks with loose rock; momentum is key on the steep grade. Though the surface is somewhat rutted, t...
Learn more about W11

Trail W44 is a wide, well-maintained route that runs 3.7 miles along the mountainside with a smooth, gradual descent from south to north. The trail features minor embedded rocks, gentle hairpin turns, and follows a ridge line for part of its length. It is an easy traverse suitable for all skill leve...
Learn more about W44