P16

Total Miles
1.7

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Trail Type

60" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Pocahontas 16 is an easy, 1.7-mile route with gradual grades, shallow ruts, and a wide path that allows for two-way travel, though riders should remain alert for oncoming traffic. The north end passes a small hot dog stand with picnic tables, offering a casual rest stop, likely only open during peak weekend hours. From the south end, riders can access the town of Matoaka via a designated OHV route on an approved highway (8.5 miles away), providing options for food and lodging.

Photos of P16

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Difficulty

This is an easy SxS route with minimal features such as gradual grades and shallow ruts, but manageable for drivers of all skill levels.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

P16 can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

Access Description

The Pocahontas Trail System within Hatfield McCoy is located in Coaldale, WV, with a 2 acre parking lot, staffed trailhead to purchase permits and merchandise, and on-site restrooms. There is food, fuel, and lodging in the towns of Bramwell and Montcalm. Permits can only be purchased from local vendors or at trailhead facilities, and are valid until December 31st of that year. 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.

P16 Map

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