Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Pageton, West Virginia
Hilltop To Bramwell VIA WMG
Part of the West Virginia Outlaw System. Hatfield McCoy is a great place to ride with a lot of trail to cover and explore. Always use caution when riding, and remember to pack out what… Learn more about Hilltop To Bramwell VIA WMG
Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Pond Lick Road
This dirt track travels just north of Gatewood Reservoir. At just under 3 miles, it's a great quick run, or you can add to a route that includes some of the other local forest roads.… Learn more about Pond Lick Road
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Bearwallow Trail
Trails differ in skill level from blue and green to black and double black diamond. Very friendly for beginners/stock enthusiasts after their first badge. The double black diamond look to be a bit rough. I… Learn more about Bearwallow Trail
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… Learn more about Sludge Ponds to Witcher
Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
McQueen's Gap
This is the only unpaved route across South Holston Mountain. There are many off shoot trails that are open seasonally, but the main route isn't ever closed. You can access the Appalachian Trail from the… Learn more about McQueen's Gap
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Snake Island to Cavendish
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Jacobs Creek
This is a combination of gravel and dirt. It starts in the Jacobs Creek area and travels through the Cherokee National Forest from TN into VA. There are a few camping locations along the way,… Learn more about Jacobs Creek
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Meadow & Gauley Rivers Access Trail
Total Miles
17.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Panther Mountains
Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Flatwoods Road to 87A
Running Flatwoods road from Hickory Tree TN to HWY 421. This includes a section of Forest Service Road 87A when open. The main route is open year-round and is a combination of gravel and unimproved… Learn more about Flatwoods Road to 87A
Total Miles
22.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Clinch Mountain Fire Tower
This trail goes up and over Clinch Mountain and descends into Moccasin Valley. There are many vistas along the way, both ascending and descending the mountain. The surrounding area is full of history and places… Learn more about Clinch Mountain Fire Tower
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wade Adkins Branch Road
This trail is Easy/Medium. We started on a paved road then it turned to dirt. As we went farther the trail was more off-road and we came across some water crossings, hills, mud and woods… Learn more about Wade Adkins Branch Road
Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Trail 23 - Flatwoods Road
Trail 23 is the main artery for the Dorton/Flatwoods Area of the new Pike County Hillbilly Trails System. Trail 23 is a wide, graded dirt and gravel access road for an array of utilities and… Learn more about Trail 23 - Flatwoods Road
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Nettie to Richwood
Total Miles
35.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Flatwoods Road 87D
This is mainly a gravel trail with several muddy spots. The trail is mainly flat but does have rolling hills to travel through. I encountered several mud holes but none of which are of any… Learn more about Flatwoods Road 87D
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Nile Road to Gauley River
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Fenwick Mines
Near the town of New Castle, VA, are the remnants of many small mining towns. This route passes by the Fenwick Mines area, which has a small recreation day-use area and hiking trails. The route… Learn more about Fenwick Mines
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Highland Scenic Highway
The Highland Scenic Highway is a beautiful corridor through Monongahela National Forest. This designated National Scenic Byway extends 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219, north of Marlinton, WV. It has four developed scenic… Learn more about Highland Scenic Highway
Total Miles
27.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su
Old NC 105
Old NC-105 is a popular trail and is most well-known for its outstanding views of the Linville Gorge. It offers unparalleled views of the gorge and of Table Rock Mountain. There are numerous overlooks and… Learn more about Old NC 105
Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Trans American Trail WV
Some of the West Virginia TAT. Started in Marlington WV and went to Williams River, Planned on going all the way to Sutton WV but due to flood damage part of this trail is expected… Learn more about Trans American Trail WV
Total Miles
19.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
5583
The trail at the time was snow-covered (approximately 3-4 inches) but it is mostly a dirt/mud trail. I didn't encounter anything that a normal 4x4 couldn't handle. The trail from the road is mostly uphill.… Learn more about 5583
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Decoy-Magoffin Loop
As with many trails in the under-development system that will become Eastern Kentucky's expansive off-road trail offerings, this route is a DIY adventure created by locals that know these mountains like the backs of their… Learn more about Decoy-Magoffin Loop
Total Miles
27.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
No Business Knob
No Business Knob is a tight but simple trail located in Cherokee National Forest. You will most likely get pinstripes from the branches lining the trail in an SUV or Truck. The trail is just… Learn more about No Business Knob