This area is located near Northfork / Crumpler, off of US 52 in southern West Virginia. Ride 24 / 7 / 365 with the exception
of leap year, which adds an additional day to the schedule. Ride from daylight to daylight every day all day. There are immeasurable
miles of trails that are available for anyone to come and enjoy that do allow access to parts of the Hatfield McCoy trail system.
This area offers trails for various rider ability levels from novice to expert. Countless miles of state roads surround and
cross the trail network. These main gravel roads are easily, and in most cases, legally traversable for inexperienced riders.
Numerous other smaller trails connect to these gravel roads, and create a challenging ride for the more experienced rider. All trails
are at a minimum two-way, so you should remain alert for other traffic, including large coal hauling trucks and fast moving sport
quads. Several stores on the trails allow the opportunity to replenish your supplies.
Beginner Friendly Trails. (Yes)
Intermediate Fun Trails. ( Yes )
Advanced, Expert Trails. ( Yes )
Intermediate Fun Trails. ( Yes )
Advanced, Expert Trails. ( Yes )
It's called the Wagon Wheel, Pinnacle Creek, the Stair Steps, and more.
In reality it's Crumpler WV, Ashland WV, Mercer County, McDowell County, and Wyoming County. It's hundreds and hundreds of miles
of trail. You can easily access two (soon to be three) of Hatfield McCoy's trail systems from here. Indian
Ridge is about 4 miles away with Pinnacle Creek system access within 10 miles, both by ATV. You park your hauler and unload
just once!!!!
We have frequented several towns including Northfolk, Keystone, Kimball, Welch, Pineville, Mullens, and Motoaka.
Heck, we have been to WalMart on the ATV's! And legally at that. Do you like to ride along the creek? Maybe just
ride some wooded trails? How about a hill climb or twelve? It's all here and then some.
During our first trips here, we were told that only two rules applied. Don't open any gates or cut any fences. Obeying
the rare no trespassing sign was a given. There are so many trails to ride, why try to go into places that you will not be welcome?
The most frequently asked question is:
What are the Outlaw Trails?
Sometimes referred to as 'Outlaw', the local trails are
great and a MUST RIDE. Don't misunderstand. THESE TRAILS ARE LEGAL TO RIDE. You are not breaking any laws while on these
trails. 'Outlaw' is just a term someone used that caught on with others and refers to non Hatfield McCoy areas. This term
came into use when HFM's Indian Ridge system opened.
The trick here is to ride first with someone already familiar with
the trails or carry a GPS you know how to use. Remember: your ride is not over until you get back. We do spend most
of our time on these trails, and they are used to get from one HFM system to the other. Your adventure will only be limited
by your imagination.
The Stair Steps are located right where the pavement ends by THE guardrail. You will drive right by
on your way to Mountain Top Cabins. Although you will surely see riders tempting fate here, I personally recommend that you
look but don't touch. It's the BEST PLACE to observe ATV carnage first hand. Bring your camera! You may get
a photo of the Life Flight helicopter.
As you explore this area, you will eventually find train trestles and tunnels. AWESOME
stuff to see for sure. You need to be aware that if you are caught on railroad property, you could find yourself in BIG TIME
TROUBLE as in up to 25 days in jail plus fine! Railroad property does include the rail beds beside the tracks. Resist
the temptation that I know (from experience) you will feel to cross a trestle, go through a tunnel, or zoom along beside a train.
Probably a must see, but view from a distance.
With access by trail to Hatfield McCoy, I do recommend riding there.
Yes there is a fee to pay and rules to follow, but you get something the local trails do not offer. A MAP and marked trails.
Maps really help! Indian Ridge and Pinnacle Creek offer nearly 200 miles of trail to explore. These systems are also linked
by an official Hatfield McCoy trail connector!
Local Information. It's good stuff to know!
