Beginner Off-Road Trails Near White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

Near the town of New Castle, VA, are the remnants of many small mining towns. This route passes by the Fenwick Mines area, which has a small recreation day-use area and hiking trails. The route…
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If you like dirt roads, this place is for you--it's miles upon miles of dirt/gravel roads. This route takes about 3.5 hours over almost 40 miles of some of the prettiest country Nicholas County, West…
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Patterson Creek Road is a great spot to find creek-side campsites. There are a half dozen sites scattered along this 7-mile route. Some are just off of the road, and a few are further off…
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The Highland Scenic Highway is a beautiful corridor through Monongahela National Forest. This designated National Scenic Byway extends 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219, north of Marlinton, WV. It has four developed scenic…
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FS 224 is an improved gravel road that is pretty well-maintained, winding up and down and around the mountain, and can be run in either direction. That being said, you should pay attention to washouts…
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Some of the West Virginia TAT. Started in Marlington WV and went to Williams River, Planned on going all the way to Sutton WV but due to flood damage part of this trail is expected…
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Oi Road offers some nice views as it climbs up the ridgeline. Unlike Patterson Creek Road to the south, there are hardly any spots to get off the road, and any camping would be tight.…
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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…
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Bailey Gap and Butt Mountain are two trails that are near the Mountain Lake Lodge, which was made famous by the movie "Dirty Dancing". Both trails are beginner-friendly, with Butt Mountain being the easier of…
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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…
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This trail is an offshoot of Stillhouse Run Road (FS304). It is poorly, if at all maintained, and downed trees and overgrown limbs cut the trail short of what is shown as available on the…
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The trail is easy and can be made by any stock 4x4 vehicle with adequate ground clearance. What makes this trail significant and worthy of a ride is it runs along the Meadow River which…
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This trail loops the road to Springdale bypass. That sounds like a good name for a road long forgotten. County road 44/1 is a road the locals use for recreation and your constant use will…
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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 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…
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Bobblets Gap is a natural surface two-track that starts on the south side of the Blue Ridge near Montvale, Virginia, and traverses up the mountain. At the top, it goes under the Blue Ridge Parkway…
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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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Enjoy a scenic drive over Beury Mountain. You will have a beautiful view of The New River along with exposed rock faces as you go up the mountain out of Thurmond. As you crest the…
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The main road through Kairos starts on Shumate Falls Road as a paved road with a really steep grade. It's a bit tight and windy in the beginning, but still manageable for RVs, you just…
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This is a short spur off Trail 1. This easy trail stretches less than a quarter mile and leads to a scenic overlook beneath the power lines. The wide path is lightly rutted with scattered…
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Trail 23 follows a rocky route that parallels Cooper Branch and crosses the rocky stream bed several times. While water flow is typically low, the trail surface comprises loose rock, roots, and slick spots. There…
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Trail 21 is a 1.7-mile easy trail that allows two-way travel. The south end begins with a small rocky stream crossing and some loose rock, gradually climbing up from the Trail 26 bypass. The route…
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This wide, smooth 1-mile loop begins at the middle entrance and travels clockwise through the Kairos trail system. Expect shallow ruts, a few muddy puddles, and a mud hole with an optional bypass. The trail…
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Trail 20 is a 0.6-mile directional trail running west to east. It features a wider path with ruts and minor loose rock, adding some texture to an otherwise easy ride. The trail passes under the…
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Trail 4 is a 1.3-mile loop that continues from the east end of Trail 1 across the main road, running directionally in a clockwise direction. It features a wide path with shallow ruts, large mud…
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This 2.8-mile single track starts at the main road on the north end and winds through the forest, crossing UTV Trail 4 multiple times before ending at UTV Trail 5, which will take you back…
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This is a very short 160-yard spur connecting Trail 1 back to the main road, Trail 2 serves as a directional bailout route (north to south only). The trail is smooth and easy, with virtually…
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The entire 1.1-mile Trail 19 is overall very easy, featuring a wide path with light rutting and mostly smooth terrain. This trail has three different directional segments: from the intersection with Trail 21 to the…
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This 1.8-mile single track begins on UTV Trail 5, looping through the forest around the campground and ending near the office. The trail has a smooth surface with minimal rocks or roots, just a few…
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Trail 17 is a directional south-to-north connector between Trails 18 and 19. It features shallow ruts and scattered small loose rocks, but remains easy and fast-moving throughout. The trail flows smoothly through forested terrain and…
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