P181

Total Miles
1.1

Technical Rating

6

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Trail Type

Single Track

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Pocahontas 181 is designated as "Most Difficult" and is restricted to motorcycles only. Entering from the north, the trail begins as a narrow singletrack with exposed rocks and roots, descending into dense rhododendron thickets, with small drop-offs formed by root bands that will be more difficult in the uphill direction. The trail continues with a steep descent requiring tight maneuvering between the thickets, with leaf cover often concealing the underlying obstacles. Moisture tends to collect in this section, causing the trail to become troughed in places. As it exits the thickets, the trail winds along a hillside through tall, slender trees, remaining well-defined and marked with signs, making it easy to follow. It reenters dense rhododendron, where riders encounter slick, technical root climbs before the southern end widens up into road width before the junction with Trail 13.

Photos of P181

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P181

Difficulty

This is a technical singletrack with difficult root obstacles that will require some intermediate/advanced skill.

Technical Rating

6

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

P181 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

The Pocahontas Trail System within Hatfield McCoy is located in Coaldale, WV, with a 2-acre parking lot, a 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.

P181 Map

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