Dirt Bike Trails Near Gauley Bridge, West Virginia
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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. There are plenty of primitive camping sites along the river. There are two old railroad tunnels and multiple railroad bridges you… Learn more about Meadow & Gauley Rivers Access Trail
Total Miles
17.3
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
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… Learn more about Meadow/Gauley Access Trail
This is a short but fun little trail leading from Nile Road in Persinger, West Virginia, to the Gauley River. During the downhill journey, you will see some of the finest of colors during prime… Learn more about Nile Road to Gauley River
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Nettie to Richwood
If you like dirt roads, this place is for you--it's miles upon miles of dirt/gravel roads. This route takes about 3.5 hours over almost 40 miles of some of the prettiest country Nicholas County, West… Learn more about Nettie to Richwood
Total Miles
35.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Camp Creek Trail
There are a variety of different obstacles on this ride. From gravel to Rock. You will encounter mud and washed out segments and ruts. This trail also has various low hanging limbs and downed trees… Learn more about Camp Creek Trail
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Belcher Ridge Run
This trail has everything you want in an awesome trail with the exception of a water crossing. This trail is best traveled west to east for a few reasons. First: food and drink are on… Learn more about Belcher Ridge Run
Total Miles
28.2
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / 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
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
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… Learn more about Ritchie Mines OHV CR/30 MacFarlan Road
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su
County Route 2 - Wirt County
This is a scenic drive that follows part of Goose Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. The road is mainly gravel with a few dirt sections and some water crossings but nothing too rough. This… Learn more about County Route 2 - Wirt County
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Emily Creek
This trail will take you from "mud hole point" down to the "Right Fork of Hell Creek" to gain quick access out of the hills for help or repair. It does not have any side… Learn more about Emily Creek
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Monday Lick Rd (FS1002)
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp / Wi
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… Learn more about Stillhouse Run Road (FS304)
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Jaw Bone
This trail is rough and jagged with some deep ruts and off-camber spots. Most of the trail is hard-packed mud and rock but there are some mud holes. Enjoy the scenery as parts of the… Learn more about Jaw Bone
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa
Lycans Ridge
This trail is Easy/Medium in terms of difficulty. The trail starts on a paved road, then quickly turns to dirt for the majority of the trail. There are hills, mud and woods that have to… Learn more about Lycans Ridge
Total Miles
12.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
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… Learn more about Stonebridge Trail
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Sawblade
This is a very rough and rocky trail with extremely tight maneuvering and off-camber moments. Please use extreme caution when riding this trail. It is a moderately tough trail; have a winch and recovery gear… Learn more about Sawblade
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Fa
Lake Loop
The trail is very muddy since it is lakeside; at one point, you may actually get in the water depending on the time of year you are riding. This trail runs parallel with the Rich… Learn more about Lake Loop
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Top of The Ridge Trail
This trail is Easy/Medium in terms of difficulty. The trail starts on a paved road, then quickly turns to dirt for the majority of the trail. There are hills, mud, and woods that have to… Learn more about Top of The Ridge Trail
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Fa
FS304B
This trail is an offshoot of Stillhouse Run Road (FS304). It is poorly, if at all maintained, and downed trees and overgrown limbs cut the trail short of what is shown as available on the… Learn more about FS304B
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pucker Up
Pucker Up is a short trail that goes up a series of rock climbs over slick rock, with a hard right turn at the top of one that will indeed make you pucker up. As… Learn more about Pucker Up
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Fa
Nolan Pass
This is an abandoned strip mine access road that is an unmaintained dirt road that connects KY 292 to the former Wolf Creek mine, just south of Warfield. This trail contains sections with uneven ruts.… Learn more about Nolan Pass
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Lickfork Branch Hill
Lickfork Branch Hill is located at the end of Lickfork Branch Road. It is very steep and made of loose materials. There is a switchback about halfway up, but otherwise, there is no room for… Learn more about Lickfork Branch Hill
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Fa
Turkey Leg Hill
Turkey Leg Hill is a former access road to a strip mine, it is almost always covered in leaves even in the summer. It connects Nolan Pass to the Left fork of Lick Creek and… Learn more about Turkey Leg Hill
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Fa
Martiki Trail
This is an improved trail with some serious breaks. Most of it is gravel, but be very cautious around the slips and breaks. This trail acts like an access trail to several other trails. There… Learn more about Martiki Trail
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa
Cinderella Mine Trail
This trail is moderately rough and rocky, it travels through the old strip-mined areas of Martin and Pike counties and leads to the closed Cinderella mine. This is a scenic trail that has some old… Learn more about Cinderella Mine Trail
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Fa
White Oak Branch Raod
The trail begins in White Oak Branch, where you will cross a small creek. After traveling through the creek, a small pond will be on the right. The road is in great shape for UTVs… Learn more about White Oak Branch Raod
Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
TWP 411 German Cemetery
This is a black trail by color standards at Hatfield and McCoy. Most people will not be able to get through this trail without a winch. If it is raining or has been raining in… Learn more about TWP 411 German Cemetery