J1

Total Miles
16.0

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

J1 serves as the main access route into the Jawbone trail system, beginning at the ATV trailhead and running over 16 miles to State Route 635. The trail starts as a wide, gravel two-lane road through town, with a quick climb under the powerlines near the J1 trail sign. The first 6 miles are a gradual, curvy ascent into the heart of the system. J1 provides access to a majority of the surrounding trails and is primarily a smooth gravel road used for powerline and oil and gas access. It varies in width--sometimes two-lane, sometimes wide single-lane--but remains very easy and gradual throughout, making it a key corridor for navigating the area.

Photos of J1

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Difficulty

This is an easy access route with no obstacles, great for all skill levels.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

J1 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

The Jawbone Trail System is part of the Spearhead network of trails in southwest Virginia and is the only trail system within Spearhead that allows full-width ORVs. The trailhead is in the town of Richlands, Virginia. Permits are available online for either a 3-day or annual pass.

J1 Map

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