BM 26

Total Miles
4.6

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Trail Type

60" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

BM 26, when approached from the north, begins as a narrow, shelf-like descent down the mountain with a mostly smooth surface and occasional rocky patches. It drops to the forest floor beside Lick Creek, where lush, jungle-like surroundings and intermittent water on the trail are the norm. The trail gradually climbs again, introducing deeper, rock-filled ruts and slightly off-camber sections, but remains generally easy with navigable hairpin turns. After intersecting with trails 27 and 29, the southern half continues along a scenic, shelfy path beside towering mossy rock walls, widening along a pipeline, and is suitable for two-way travel. Riders should watch for rockfall and washouts from recent storms.

Photos of BM 26

BM 26
BM 26

Difficulty

This is a scenic and easy access route through the trail system, with minor ruts and rock, but no large obstacles

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

BM 26 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • 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, WV. 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 26 Map

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