IN MERCER COUNTY ,
TaKe ThE TrAiL LeSs TrAvElLeD
It ’ s adventure in its rawest form : wild outback , devoted entirely to ATV riders . Mountain switchbacks cover hundreds of miles in every direction . Rushing streams and broken terrain challenge — and reward — your mettle . There ’ s nothing like it on the East Coast .
Welcome to Hatfield-McCoy Trails , America ’ s largest off-road network . Located in southern West Virginia , the massive system boasts more than 600 miles of paths and 7 distinctive trailheads .
One of the most popular rites of passage is Mercer County ’ s Pocahontas Trail . It ’ s 57 miles long with assorted path types : “ easy ” ( 22 %), “ more difficult ” ( 47 %), and
“ most difficult ” ( 22 %). Crooked mountain passageways aren ’ t just obstacles to be conquered , though . It ’ s also breathtaking , with timber ridgelines , ancient forests , and silent meadows . What ’ s more , Pocahontas Trail is a major Hatfield-McCoy connector . It ties to Pinnacle Creek Trail ( roughly 80 miles total ) and Indian Ridge , a 63- mile-long system . That ’ s 200 miles of outback adventure , should you so desire it . Why wait ? Boundaries are meant to be pushed . And if you think that ’ s more mileage than you can tackle in a day , you ’ re right . Fortunately , overnight lodging extends your range . Community connectors are convenient to all trail heads , with basic lodging , groceries , servicing , and fuel available . The historic town of Bramwell , which is within walking distance to Pocahontas , is a popular stopping point . Riders especially like The Corner Shop , a diner with a working soda fountain and made-to-order sandwiches . ATV-friendly cabins are another option . Pick from modern log homes to rustic dwellings with fire pits . Many are within the Hatfield- McCoy Trails , too ; ride in , ride out , and never leave the wilderness . So go ahead — test your limitations . Exceed them . And experience one of the most authentic adventures in America .
READY TO RIDE ? Adventure awaits in Mercer County , Southern West Virginia .