BM 186

Total Miles
1.9

Technical Rating

6

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Trail Type

Single Track

Accessible By

Trail Overview

BM 186 has a wide, rutted, and steep climb from the south, with embedded rock and clear signs of ATV use--widened to two-track width in places. It starts out easy, passing scenic boulders and rock walls, then narrows as it enters more technical terrain. Deep muddy ruts, slick embedded rock, and steep climbs define the middle section, with tight split-line choices and several bigger downed logs that require crossing. The trail transitions onto a narrow ridgeline and becomes a proper single-track experience, with a steep descent featuring one-foot rock shelf drop-offs and overgrown tree branches. Momentum and traction are key, especially in wet conditions.

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BM 186
BM 186

Difficulty

This is an upper intermediate dirt bike trail for more experienced dirt bikers due to narrow sections, steep climbs, slick conditions, and technical drop offs/shelves.

Technical Rating

6

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

BM 186 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

The Buffalo Mountain Trail System within Hatfield McCoy is the most historic of the trail systems, with the highest concentration of dirt bike trails. The official staging area is near Delbarton, West Virginia. There is food, fuel, and lodging in the towns of Delbarton, Williamson, and Matewan. Permits can only be purchased from local vendors or at trailhead facilities, and are valid until December 31st of that year. The Hatfield-McCoy Trail System spans seven counties and ten trailheads in southern West Virginia through terrain rooted in the region's rich coal mining history.

BM 186 Map

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