Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Washington, West Virginia
Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 3
This trail is Wikesville to Cone/Appalachia Highway Vinton County Tunnel Loop East. This starts at Wikesville Ohio, this section runs counterclockwise north through Vinton County stopping at Moonville Tunnel and Kings Hollow Tunnel which was… Learn more about Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 3
Total Miles
21.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Vinton County Tunnels Tour Part 2
This is Radcliff to Campbell Tunnel Vinton County Tunnel Loop West. This starts at Lake Hope in this section and runs counterclockwise south through Vinton county passing Campbell Tunnel which was recently closed through the… Learn more about Vinton County Tunnels Tour Part 2
Total Miles
26.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 4
This trail is from Knox to Lake Hope. Moonville and Kings Hollow Tunnels Vinton County Tunnel Loop East. This starts at Wikesville, Ohio, this section runs counterclockwise north through Vinton County stopping at Moonville Tunnel… Learn more about Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 4
Total Miles
26.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Vinton County Tunnels Tour Part 1
This trail is from Lake Hope to Zaleski Vinton County Tunnel Loop West. This starts at Lake Hope in this section and runs counterclockwise south through Vinton County passing Campbell Tunnel which was recently closed… Learn more about Vinton County Tunnels Tour Part 1
Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Sludge Ponds to Witcher
Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Amish Lumber Mills
These are some great winding country back roads going through Amish Country seeing several Amish lumber mills and roadside markets to purchase Amish produce and craft. With beautiful changes in elevation, some of these roads… Learn more about Amish Lumber Mills
Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Valley and Cows
Lots of scenic wooded gravel roads. Quite a bit of up and down on the side loops as you come in and out of the valley. We were recorded at the end of this trip… Learn more about Valley and Cows
Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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
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
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
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
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
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
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
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
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
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