W16

Total Miles
4.1

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Trail Type

60" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Trail W16 is a 4.2-mile primary access route starting at the town of War, with a half-mile segment of pavement through a neighborhood before the official start of the trail. It begins wide through open hillsides and transitions into forested terrain, running shelf-like along a ravine at the base of a slope. The surface is mostly smooth with minor ruts and rocks, much of which is pushed to the sides, along with occasional waterbars. A long, gradual climb leads to its high point at the intersection with Trail 97. From there, it descends through similar terrain, passing the W58 loop, and continues to its endpoint at the intersection with Trail W17.

Photos of W16

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Difficulty

This is an easy access route with minimal rock and ruts, but it does have some steep sections that riders should be prepared for.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

W16 can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

Access Description

The official staging area for the Warrior Trail System is located in the city of War, with a 2-acre parking lot, a staffed facility, restrooms, and permit sales. Food, fuel, and lodging are available in the towns of War and Gary, WV. From the parking lot, riders can take the approved OHV highway connector along Main St. to the start of Trail 16. 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.

W16 Map

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