Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Wayne, West Virginia

This trail is Easy/Medium in terms of difficulty. The trail starts on a paved road, then quickly turns to dirt for the majority of the trail. There are hills, mud and woods that have to be navigated as you get farther down the trail. There is much more exploring to do along the trail as the area is ...
Learn more about Lycans Ridge

On this very scenic ride down along the creek, you will pass the remains of two bridges. The first will be on the left and is the larger of the two. The next will be on the right and is slightly smaller. This is an awesome place to get out and look around. This is a really mild trail little to no ob...
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This trail is Easy/Medium. We started on a paved road then it turned to dirt. As we went farther the trail was more off-road and we came across some water crossings, hills, mud and woods that had to be navigated. We have much more exploring to do as the area was beautiful. At the end of the trail we...
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The route is very scenic and fun to travel, with many hidden gems along the way if you know where to look for them. A Bunker is built into the side of the mountain that is fully accessible; the rest are less obvious.
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At the fork, turn left onto Kimble Ridge Road and look for signs marking the forest area boundaries and national forest preserve. Take the deeply rutted left turn, and just past the horse trails, a cemetery will be visible on the hill to the left. A gated road will be on the right, so continue left ...
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Along the dark, desolate, and often foggy Elkins Creek Road sits a hidden gem that is well worth checking out. This deeply rutted, loose-gravel road has several washed-out sections, while Paddle Creek runs alongside it and may flood. Stay straight on Elkins Creek Road, cross the bridge over the smal...
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Welcome to the Wayne National Forest Hanging Rock OHV Trail System. Wayne National Forest OHV trails require a trail pass that can be purchased from Forest headquarters or local vendors. All trails are limited to a width of 50 inches or less. All trails are two-way. The Hanging Rock Trail is the pri...
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Gas Well Loop (FS 20) is a solid pick for intermediate riders looking to explore southeastern Ohio's Wayne National Forest on an ATV or dirtbike. The loop starts at the Hanging Rock Trailhead and winds southeast through mixed hardwood forest, offering a mix of terrain that keeps things interesting w...
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Welcome to the Wayne National Forest Hanging Rock OHV Trail System. Wayne National Forest OHV trails require a trail pass that can be purchased from Forest headquarters or local vendors. All trails are limited to a width of 50 inches or less. All trails are two-way. This short trail cuts off the eas...
Learn more about Saw Mill Trail

IB 12 is a 2-mile easy route along the western edge of the Ivy Branch trail system. It's a wide, smooth trail with shallow ruts, occasional mud puddles, and good visibility for oncoming traffic. Loose rock and debris are mostly pushed to the sides. The route includes water bars and gentle hills with...
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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 narrower areas, but overall remains gradual and easy. Located near other easy trails such as IB 18, ...
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The Pine Cut off is just what its name says. If you need to get back to the trail head or latrine in a hurry from the Power Line Trail, this trail will get you there. This trail is wide and easy. It does come in handy if you need to get back to the parking lot quickly. Also can be used to re-ride yo...
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Welcome to the Wayne National Forest Hanging Rock OHV Trail System. Wayne National Forest OHV trails require a trail pass that can be purchased from Forest headquarters or local vendors. All trails are limited to a width of 50 inches or less. All trails are two-way. The Lake View Trail twists its wa...
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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 is located on the northern end. In the beginning, the trail climbs steadily to an overlook at 1,096 feet i...
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The trail begins in White Oak Branch, where you will cross a small creek. After traveling through the creek, a small pond will be on the right. The road is in great shape for UTVs and even Jeeps. Once you ascend to the top of the mountain, it opens up to amazing views. The rest of the trail is old s...
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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 Road. The trail is wide and mostly smooth, with numerous puddles and a shallow stream crossing through Ivy Creek that features loose...
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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 with large puddles and a parallel ravine. The trail narrows slightly heading west, with occasional ruts and loo...
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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 13. It is a wide, smooth, flat trail with no obstacles and minimal features, running over dark coal dirt. This ...
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This is the First Frontier Appalachian Trails office/trailhead. This route takes you from the parking lot to Trail 1. Office/trailhead is located off Route 3 in Martin County. 3548 Davella Road, Debord, KY. There is a porta-john at the trailhead parking. Very easy parking is available in a gravel l...
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Cross the bridge on Coffee Tea Road, where rock formations, tree-covered cliffsides, and a few homesteads line the route. During heavy rain, runoff can flood the road before it climbs a very steep, deeply rutted incline. At the fork, turn right to reach an old family cemetery, but turn around there ...
Learn more about Coffee Tea Road

This trail is Easy/Medium in terms of difficulty. The trail starts on a paved road, then quickly turns to dirt for the majority of the trail. There are hills, mud and woods that have to be navigated as you get farther down the trail. There is much more exploring to do along the trail as the area is ...
Learn more about Lycans Ridge

On this very scenic ride down along the creek, you will pass the remains of two bridges. The first will be on the left and is the larger of the two. The next will be on the right and is slightly smaller. This is an awesome place to get out and look around. This is a really mild trail little to no ob...
Learn more about Stonebridge Trail

The route is very scenic and fun to travel, with many hidden gems along the way if you know where to look for them. A Bunker is built into the side of the mountain that is fully accessible; the rest are less obvious.
Learn more about Puncheon Camp Branch

Welcome to the Wayne National Forest Hanging Rock OHV Trail System. Wayne National Forest OHV trails require a trail pass that can be purchased from Forest headquarters or local vendors. All trails are limited to a width of 50 inches or less. All trails are two-way. The Hanging Rock Trail is the pri...
Learn more about Hanging Rock Trail

This trail is Easy/Medium in terms of difficulty. The trail starts on a paved road, then quickly turns to dirt for the majority of the trail. There are hills, mud and woods that have to be navigated as you get farther down the trail. There is much more exploring to do along the trail as the area is ...
Learn more about Lycans Ridge

On this very scenic ride down along the creek, you will pass the remains of two bridges. The first will be on the left and is the larger of the two. The next will be on the right and is slightly smaller. This is an awesome place to get out and look around. This is a really mild trail little to no ob...
Learn more about Stonebridge Trail

The route is very scenic and fun to travel, with many hidden gems along the way if you know where to look for them. A Bunker is built into the side of the mountain that is fully accessible; the rest are less obvious.
Learn more about Puncheon Camp Branch

IB 12 is a 2-mile easy route along the western edge of the Ivy Branch trail system. It's a wide, smooth trail with shallow ruts, occasional mud puddles, and good visibility for oncoming traffic. Loose rock and debris are mostly pushed to the sides. The route includes water bars and gentle hills with...
Learn more about IB 12