Dirt Bike Trails
Near Fairlea, West Virginia

A beautiful drive, and one stretch of Cove Creek Road even takes on the character of a western shelf road, skimming along the hillside with year‑round, stunning views. A few sections tighten up, but there’s still enough space for oncoming vehicles, making it a scenic and comfortable route for anyone...
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Chestnut Ridge Road offers a scenic journey along a high ridge top, providing breathtaking view on clear days. The majority of the track is an easy drive. The trail features a mandatory technical section that cannot be bypassed, adding just enough challenge to keep things interesting. Please practic...
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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 keep the DOH from closing. If you are on the Springdale side the DOH sign is marked at 44/1 Ford Knob Road. This...
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This trail offers users either an access or an exit route to the historic Mountain Lake Lodge. The trail is a well-maintained, curvy, two-lane road consisting primarily of hard-packed gravel. The surface is generally smooth and free of major obstacles, making it suitable for most vehicles. The windi...
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Lignite Mines is a thorough trail consisting of a well-maintained gravel road that is approximately two lanes wide for most of the route. The trail either begins or ends at the historic Lignite ghost town, providing users with an interesting destination to explore along the way. The ghost town is be...
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This hard-packed gravel trail is located just off the Mountain Lake Turnpike and provides users with access to an unstaffed U.S. Forest Service campground. There is no camp host on site, but the campground is open and offers several individual campsites for visitors looking to spend time in the area...
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The Nettie to Richwood route is an easy, scenic point-to-point dirt and gravel trail that is perfect for beginners, families, and overland enthusiasts seeking a relaxed journey through West Virginia's backcountry. Spanning approximately 36.8 miles through Nicholas County, this route takes about thre...
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Lignite Road offers users the flexibility of being traveled as an out-and-back or connected with Lignite Mines to create a through trail. The route consists of a well-packed gravel road that provides a smooth and enjoyable drive through the surrounding countryside. The trail is free of major obstacl...
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This trail is accessed either just after or just before the historic Mountain Lake Lodge, well known as one of the filming locations for the movie Dirty Dancing. The trail itself consists primarily of hard-packed gravel and is mostly a two-track route. There are plenty of wider areas along the trail...
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Mill Creek Road is a well-maintained Forest Service road consisting primarily of hard-packed gravel and is free of major obstacles along the accessible portion of the route. This road previously served as a connecting route to the Lignite Mines area; however, recent trail damage has resulted in the ...
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This is a beautiful scenic route through George Washington National Forest. The road is mostly gravel with a few small ruts, shallow mud holes, and mild ruts throughout. There are many dispersed camping options along this route as well. Steep inclines and declines could be an issue for 2wd vehicles ...
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Enterprise is a well-maintained Forest Service road that provides an easy and relatively accessible route through the surrounding forest. A seasonal gate closure is located near the main road, so access may be restricted during certain times of the year. There is also a permanently closed gate at th...
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Old Railroad is a well-maintained gravel trail that lives up to its name, following an old rail line that has been converted into a gravel road. The route provides a unique combination of history, scenery, and recreation as it travels through the surrounding countryside. Along the trail, users have ...
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Hostetter Flats provides access to the Craig Creek Recreation Day Use Area and offers a pleasant out-and-back gravel route through the surrounding countryside. The trail is decently to well maintained and is generally an easy drive, although users will encounter a few shallow but jarring mud puddles...
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Route 612 is a well-maintained, two-lane gravel road accessed from Craig Creek Road. This through trail provides a convenient connection to Scenic View Lane while also giving users another opportunity to experience a local river crossing. The main route is free of major obstacles and is suitable for...
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Maggie Maw Lane is a well-maintained Forest Service road that provides access to both Lick Branch and FS 5027. Although Maggie Maw Lane itself is an out-and-back route, it serves as an important access road connecting users to these additional Forest Service roads and their surrounding areas. The ro...
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FS 5027 is accessed from Maggie Maw Lane and is the left-hand trail at the fork in the road. This route is a well-maintained, out-and-back Forest Service road consisting of well-packed gravel and is approximately two lanes wide for most of its length. The road is free of major obstacles and provides...
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Edlo Lane is a well-maintained gravel road that provides users with an alternate access route to Old Railroad and the Craig Creek Recreation Area. While the road itself is free of major obstacles, this route should not be considered a detour for low-clearance vehicles due to the river crossing along...
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Scenic View Lane is a scenic single-track trail that can be accessed from either Pike Lane or Patterson Creek. The route travels through rural farmland and passes an old abandoned farmhouse, adding a unique historic character to the drive. Outside of the river crossing, the trail is free of major ob...
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Three Oaks Road is a well-maintained gravel trail that provides users with another opportunity to ford Craig Creek. The route is an out-and-back trail and is generally an easy drive until reaching the river crossing. The road itself is public, but the adjacent farmland is posted as private property,...
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A beautiful drive, and one stretch of Cove Creek Road even takes on the character of a western shelf road, skimming along the hillside with year‑round, stunning views. A few sections tighten up, but there’s still enough space for oncoming vehicles, making it a scenic and comfortable route for anyone...
Learn more about Cove Creek Road

Chestnut Ridge Road offers a scenic journey along a high ridge top, providing breathtaking view on clear days. The majority of the track is an easy drive. The trail features a mandatory technical section that cannot be bypassed, adding just enough challenge to keep things interesting. Please practic...
Learn more about Chestnut Ridge Road

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 keep the DOH from closing. If you are on the Springdale side the DOH sign is marked at 44/1 Ford Knob Road. This...
Learn more about 44/1 Bellwood Corporation Mine (Ford Knob Road)

The Nettie to Richwood route is an easy, scenic point-to-point dirt and gravel trail that is perfect for beginners, families, and overland enthusiasts seeking a relaxed journey through West Virginia's backcountry. Spanning approximately 36.8 miles through Nicholas County, this route takes about thre...
Learn more about Nettie to Richwood

A beautiful drive, and one stretch of Cove Creek Road even takes on the character of a western shelf road, skimming along the hillside with year‑round, stunning views. A few sections tighten up, but there’s still enough space for oncoming vehicles, making it a scenic and comfortable route for anyone...
Learn more about Cove Creek Road

Chestnut Ridge Road offers a scenic journey along a high ridge top, providing breathtaking view on clear days. The majority of the track is an easy drive. The trail features a mandatory technical section that cannot be bypassed, adding just enough challenge to keep things interesting. Please practic...
Learn more about Chestnut Ridge Road

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 keep the DOH from closing. If you are on the Springdale side the DOH sign is marked at 44/1 Ford Knob Road. This...
Learn more about 44/1 Bellwood Corporation Mine (Ford Knob Road)

The Nettie to Richwood route is an easy, scenic point-to-point dirt and gravel trail that is perfect for beginners, families, and overland enthusiasts seeking a relaxed journey through West Virginia's backcountry. Spanning approximately 36.8 miles through Nicholas County, this route takes about thre...
Learn more about Nettie to Richwood