IR 78

Total Miles
1.2

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Trail Type

60" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

From its northeast entrance, Trail 78 begins as a wide, shelfy path that cuts across a scenic hillside lined with moss-covered rock walls and surrounded by lush forest. The trail surface is generally super smooth with no significant obstacles, though several flat embedded rocks are present. After rain, large puddles may form in low spots. The route offers excellent views off the downhill side, and occasional downed tree branches may be encountered. The route is pretty gradual and flat until then, but at its intersection with Trail 85, it turns right and climbs to a scenic ridgeline, where it becomes curvier with some ruts and minor loose rock, until it ends at Trail 55.

Photos of IR 78

IR 78
IR 78

Difficulty

This is an easy SxS route with minor features such as shelfy spots and shallow ruts, ideal for riders of all skill levels. Note that this is marked as More Difficult by the trail system.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

IR 78 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, WV. 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 78 Map

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