IR 12

Total Miles
2.5

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Trail Type

60" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Indian Ridge 12 begins at the Indian Ridge Staging Area. It climbs out from the parking area with a large hairpin switchback and passes a scenic waterfall and several trail intersections. The route winds through a lush forest with dark coal dirt, featuring shelfy sections along the hillside, some blind corners, and occasional narrower spots. The surface remains smooth with shallow ruts throughout. As it nears Ashland ATV Resort, the trail widens. From the resort, riders follow the paved Totem Pole Road south, where the trail resumes across the road at the next sign. Keep following the trail until it ends at the intersection with Trail 16, which connects riders to the western half of the Indian Ridge Trail System.

Photos of IR 12

IR 12
IR 12

Difficulty

This is an easy SxS trail with minor features such as embedded and loose rocks, manageable for riders of most skill levels.

Technical Rating

2

IR 12 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

The Indian Ridge Trail System within Hatfield-McCoy spans between the towns of Northfork and Ashland, West Virginia. The main staging area is in Ashland, with a 2-acre parking lot with restrooms. Permits can be purchased at the Ashland Resort and are valid until December 31st of that year. There is food, fuel, and lodging in the towns of Ashland, Northfork, and Keystone. Overnight camping is not allowed at the trailheads, but there are numerous RV resorts, hotels, and restaurants available in the nearby small towns. 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.

IR 12 Map

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