IB 45

Total Miles
1.9

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

IB 45 is a 2-mile trail along the eastern edge of the system, starting from the north with deep ruts--often along the sides and sometimes down the center--along with natural uneven surfaces creating small drop-offs. The northern section includes loose rock, tight switchbacks, steep grades, large waterbars, and a shelf path elevated above a ravine. The southern half becomes smoother and more gradual, with easier terrain. It goes along train tracks for part of it, and note that it is not directly accessible by Highway 119.

Photos of IB 45

IB 45
IB 45

Difficulty

This is a moderately easy route with steep grades, ruts, and lots of loose rocks.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

IB 45 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, West Virginia, 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 45 Map

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