IR 16

Total Miles
4.8

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Trail Type

60" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Trail 16 is a 4.4-mile connector that links the east and west halves of the Indian Ridge Trail System. It's an overall easy route, with minor ruts, loose rock, and some shelfy, narrow sections--especially around sweeping corners and hairpin switchbacks where riders should watch for oncoming traffic. The trail winds through lush forest with loamy soil and occasional large mud puddles, especially after rain. About halfway through, regardless of direction, it descends to Leftwich Branch Road and crosses before climbing back into the woods. While there are a few steeper segments, the trail remains mostly gradual and is a key access corridor through the system.

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IR 16

Difficulty

This is an easy SxS route with minor features such as shelfy spots, switchbacks, and loose rocks, but remains manageable for riders of all skill levels.

Technical Rating

3

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 16 Map

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