Off-Road Trails in West Virginia

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Learn more about Jaw Bone
Jaw Bone

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…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Lake Loop
Lake Loop

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…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Lucas Road to Meadow River
Lucas Road to Meadow River

Lucas Road to Meadow River

This is a fun ride through the mountains and valleys of Fayette County, West Virginia. The road is only wide enough for one vehicle but has plenty enough room to pass oncoming traffic. Once you…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lycans Ridge
Lycans Ridge

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…
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Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall
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. There are plenty of primitive camping sites along the river. There are two old railroad tunnels and multiple railroad bridges you…
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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--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…
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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 driving and…
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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

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…
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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

This is a maintained gravel Forest Service route that travels from the Cheat Bridge area to US 250. This section was once a large strip. It passes along the Cheat River and then up in…
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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 National Forest on maintained Forest Service gravel roads. A section of the route passes through private land and rolling farmland on gravel road. The ascent from the FSR to…
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Total Miles
27.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Owl Knob Hollow
Owl Knob Hollow

Owl Knob Hollow

A dirt road off the Allegheny trail that goes down the mountain into a small ravine that comes to an end at a dry creek bed. The route has a few tight switchbacks and beautiful…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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. There are many gorgeous rock overhangs and narrow shelf…
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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 Pucker Up
Pucker Up

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…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
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
1 2 3

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