IB 18

Total Miles
3.1

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

Accessible By

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Trail Overview

IB 18 is a 3.1-mile trail running along the north side of the Ivy Branch system. It begins with a shallow, loose rocky stream crossing at the east entrance and follows a mostly smooth path with large puddles and a parallel ravine. The trail narrows slightly heading west, with occasional ruts and loose rock, but remains easy and manageable. It features wide, gradual switchbacks and ends with a steep descent on the west side.

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IB 18
IB 18

Difficulty

This is an easy access trail with minor ruts and rocks, ideal for all skill levels.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

IB 18 can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

Access Description

The Ivy Branch Trail System is located just 20 minutes from West Virginia's capital city of Charleston and is open to all types of off-road vehicles, including Jeeps. Known for its higher concentration of difficult and extreme trails, Ivy Branch requires a roll cage on all ORVs using trails rated Most Difficult or Extreme. The trailhead is located in Julian, WV, and offers permit sales, restrooms, and a 1-acre parking lot. Permits are available only through local vendors or onsite facilities and are valid through December 31 of the purchase year. Ivy Branch is part of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System, which spans seven counties and ten trailheads in southern West Virginia through terrain rooted in the region's rich coal mining history.

IB 18 Map

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