Off-Road Trails in West Virginia

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Learn more about Lucas Road to Meadow River
Lucas Road to Meadow River

Lucas Road to Meadow River

Fun ride through the mountains and Valleys of Fayette County West Virginia. Road is only wide enough for one vehicle but plenty enough room to ease over to pass on coming traffic. Once you get…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Meadow & Gauley Rivers Access Trail
Meadow & Gauley Rivers Access Trail

Meadow & Gauley Rivers Access Trail

This trail was developed from old railroad tracks, making it perfect for various activities. Plenty of primitive camping sites along the river. There are two old railroad tunnels and multiple railroad bridges that you can…
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Total Miles
18.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Meadow River Rail Bed
Meadow River Rail Bed

Meadow River Rail Bed

This trail starts on an old railroad bed in Nallen, WV, in Nicholas County along the Meadow River. After about 6 miles of tight cover, things open up a bit for more comfort. The first…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Meadow/Gauley Access Trail
Meadow/Gauley Access Trail

Meadow/Gauley Access Trail

There is parking at the trailhead for up to two vehicles if you want to walk in. The first part of the trail is rough; after this, the trailer opens up into a mostly gravel…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Monday Lick Rd (FS1002)
Monday Lick Rd (FS1002)

Monday Lick Rd (FS1002)

This forest road goes through part of the Monongahela National Forest and is an easy drive for any truck, small SUV, 4x4, or SxS. Beginning across the street from Stillwell Park, it shares an entrance…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Mower East
Mower East

Mower East

This a seasonal route that runs from the outskirts of Cass, WV across the mountain to Cheat Bridge. The higher elevation is dominated by dense spruce forest, moss, and ferns. The route is a maintained…
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Total Miles
18.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Nettie to Richwood
Nettie to Richwood

Nettie to Richwood

If you like dirt roads this place is for you, miles upon miles of dirt/gravel roads. Took this route in about 3.5 hours almost 40 miles through some of the pretties country Nicholas Co WV…
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Total Miles
36.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about New River Gorge
New River Gorge

New River Gorge

New River Gorge OHV Route is a 12.5 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Prince, West Virginia that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for ohv/off road…
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Total Miles
14.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Nile Road to Gauley River
Nile Road to Gauley River

Nile Road to Gauley River

Short but fun little trail leading from Nile Road in Persinger WV, to the Gauley River. During the downhill journey you will see some of the finest of colors during prime season that West Virginia…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Old Mine
Old Mine

Old Mine

Maintained gravel forest service route that travels from the Cheat Bridge area to US 250. This section was once a large strip. The route passes along the Cheat River and then up in elevation with…
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Total Miles
14.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Osceola Spruce Knob
Osceola Spruce Knob

Osceola Spruce Knob

The route travels primarily through Monongahela NF on maintained FS gravel roads. A section of the route passes through private land and rolling farmland on gravel road. The accent from the Forest Service Road to…
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Total Miles
27.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Panther Mountains
Panther Mountains

Panther Mountains

This is a gravel road along The Gauley River National Rec Area. It has access to Gauley river, and multiple hiking trails including the stairway to heaven, multiple water crossings and beautiful waterfalls. This is…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Parsons to Stone Lake Run
Parsons to Stone Lake Run

Parsons to Stone Lake Run

This beautiful twisting winding country gravel road leads from Parsons to Stone Lake Run and eventually down to Bear Haven Campgrounds in Otter Creek Recreational Area. Many gorgeous rock overhangs narrow shelf roadways entire route…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pearre Road
Pearre Road

Pearre Road

This is a scenic gravel/dirt drive along the Potomac River! This is one road you'd truly never know existed if you didn't find it on a map. The route begins paralleling the C&O Canal trail,…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ritchie Mines OHV CR/30 MacFarlan Road
Ritchie Mines OHV CR/30 MacFarlan Road

Ritchie Mines OHV CR/30 MacFarlan Road

Located in the central area of Ritchie County in West Virginia is an OHV trail you will never forget. This trail is the main one going through the Ritchie Mine area where it begins on…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about River Road
River Road

River Road

A county dirt track running primarily along the Shavers Fork River in Randolph and Tucker counties. The majority of the track lies in Monongahela NF. Careful attention should be paid to private property boundaries along…
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Total Miles
26.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sludge Ponds to Witcher
Sludge Ponds to Witcher

Sludge Ponds to Witcher

Mild dirt terrain, gravel mix with some mud, but the holes are small. It may become slick if wet, partial clay. You will find county road access, with most of the route being public county…
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Total Miles
15.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Snake Island to Cavendish
Snake Island to Cavendish

Snake Island to Cavendish

The trail is easy and can be made by any stock 4x4 vehicle with adequate ground clearance. What makes this trail significant and worthy of a ride is it runs along the Meadow River which…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Stillhouse Run Road (FS304)
Stillhouse Run Road (FS304)

Stillhouse Run Road (FS304)

This Monongahela National Forest Road shares an entrance with Monday Lick Road (FS1002), just south of the town of Marlinton, West Virginia. It follows the Stillhouse Run Creek up to its headwaters above the Greenbriar…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Stonebridge Trail
Stonebridge Trail

Stonebridge Trail

On this very scenic ride down along the creek, you will pass the remains of two bridges. The first will be on the left and is the larger of the two. The next will be…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall
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