Hatfield McCoy Trail System - Area Info

The Hatfield-McCoy Trails cut and wind through the beautiful mountains of southern West Virginia to create one of the largest off-highway vehicle trail system in the world! These award-winning trails are open to ATV’s, UTV’s and dirt bikes. The trails are open for business 365 days a year and offer many different trail types to suit riders of every interest and skill level.

The Ashland Resort features direct access to the Hatfield-McCoy trails directly from your campsite/cabin onto Indian Ridge Trail. Consisting of approximately 300 miles of trails, the Indian Ridge, Pinnacle Creek, and Pocahontas Trail Systems offer community access to towns including Northfork, Keystone, Bramwell, Mullens, and Pineville.

Permits range between $26.50 for WV residents and $50.00 for Out-of-State residents. Permits are conveniently available at the campground store.

West Virginia is known as “Almost Heaven” and it is no coincidence the Hatfield-McCoy Trails have become known as “Trails Heaven”. Southern hospitality combined with hundreds of miles of trails with more being added every day, to form life-long memories and create an experience you will want to repeat again and again. Discover more today. For more information on the Hatfield-McCoy trail system, visit www.trailsheaven.com.

Hatfield-McCoy Trail Rules and Regulations set forth by the West Virginia State Legislature.
HB 4488, 20-14-8.

Hatfield McCoy Trails- General Rules

User permit required for all drivers and passengers
Everyone must wear a DOT or Snell approved helmet and eye protection
All operators and passengers must meet manufacturer’s minimum age and size requirements
No one under the age of 6 is allowed on the trails under any circumstances
Any operator or passenger under the age of 16 must be under the direct supervision and within eyesight of their parent or guardian at all times
Obey all signs, gates and barriers, stay on marked trails
Trails only open during daylight hours
No littering, No camping, No fires
No alcohol may be consumed or possessed
No glass containers of any kind
Be aware of oncoming traffic, particularly in blind curves and hills
No competitions of speed, endurance or climbing ability allowed at any time without a special use permit
Operate at reasonable speeds and under control at all times
All machines must be equipped with a properly functioning muffler and USFS approved spark arrestor

ORV-Specific Rules

ORVs are ONLY permitted on the Bearwallow, Cabwaylingo and Ivy Branch trail systems.
Driver and passengers are required to wear helmets.
Driver and passengers must have valid trail permits.
A valid driver’s license is required to operate an ORV.
All passengers must be 8 years of age or older OR at least 6 years of age and 4 feet tall. No booster or car seats are allowed.
Seat belts must be worn at all times. the number of passengers is limited to the number of factory installed seat belts.
ORVs are required to have a roll cage on all most difficult (black and black/red) trails.

UTV-Specific Rules

The driver and passengers of a UTV must:

Wear helmets (DOT or SNELL approved)
Wear seat belts at all times; the number of passengers is limited to the number of factory installed seat belts.
Keep their hands, arms, feet, head and legs inside the vehicle at all times during operation.
No booster seats or car seats are allowed
Possess a valid owner’s manual for the machine being operated that is able to be produced upon request.
Stay on designated trails. UTVs are permitted on easiest, more difficult, and select most difficult trails (signed accordingly).
UTVs must be equipped with a steering wheel and low pressure tires.