Trails - South (Williamson, West Virginia)

Hatfield McCoy Trails

Location:

Bear Wallow Trailhead
Driving north or south on Rt. 119, take the Logan exit (Walmart). Follow Rt. 73 east to Rt. 10 south. Pass the town of Logan and make a left onto Rt. 17 north. Go under the train tressel (Only 9' high). Make a left onto Red Campbell Road at the Wanda Trailer Park. Make the second right and follow the road to the trailhead center. If you cannot fit under the train tressel, make a left (across from the Logan Professional Building) onto Rt. 17 truck route, follow the signs to Rt. 17 north and make a left.
Twenty minutes from Logan.
Thirty minutes from Rockhouse Trailhead.
Twenty minutes from the Lyburn office.

Rockhouse Trailhead
Driving north or south on Rt.119, take the Logan exit (Walmart). Follow Rt. 73 east to Rt. 10. Take Rt. 10 for 16 miles to Rt. 80 south. Bear right onto Rt. 80, cross the bridge and the railroad tracks. Cross the river and make a left at the stop sign. Follow the road approximately ½ mile to the trailhead center.

Thirty minutes from Logan.
Thirty minutes from Bearwallow Trailhead.
Twenty minutes from the Lyburn office.

Buffalo Mountain - Rev. Compton Park
From Rt. 119, follow Rt. 52 south through Williamson. The trailhead center is eight miles outside of Williamson. The Town of Matewan (depicted on the trail map) allows off-road enthusiasts to ride into town. Please ride responsibly and obey all road rules.
Twenty minutes from Williamson.
Forty-five minutes from Bearwallow and Rockhouse Trailheads.
Forty-five minutes from the Lyburn office.

Water Ways Trailhead
Driving north or south on Rt. 119 (Corridor G), take the Waterways exit that is just north of the water park. Follow the road approximately ½ mile to the trailhead. Driving distance is approximately 21 miles south of Charleston and 10 miles north of the Madison/Danville exit.

Approximate Drive Time from Corydon, Indiana:

4 to 5hrs.

Hours:

The trails are open everyday from sunrise to sunset.
They are also open through the winter.

Fees:

In-state annual permit costs $25.
Out-of-state annual permit costs $100.
The annual permits expire 1 year after purchase date.
1-day permit costs $15.
3-7 day permit costs $35.
Prices are subject to change without notice

Contact Information:

Name: Hatfield~McCoy Trails
Address: P.O. Box 539, Lyburn, WV 25632
Phone: 1-800-592-2217
Email:

WebSite:

http://www.trailsheaven.com

Trail / Park Size:

Estimated Trail Miles:

400

Comments:

The trails are open in four areas: The Dingus Rum Trail is open with over 100 miles near Logan. The Browning Fork Trail runs between Man and Gilbert with over 100 miles of trail. The Buffalo Mountain Trail has aproximately 65 miles open between Williamson and Matewan. And the newest system, Little Coal River, is located in Boone County just off 119, near the Danville/Madison area.

Southern West Virginia mountains are naturally steep and rocky. Difficulty ratings on a trail system are always set in relation to the other trails in the same system. The difficulty level for trails in other areas are different than the ones used by Hatfield-McCoy based on the natural topography. A Bureau of Land Management consultant guides Hatfield-McCoy on their rating system. The Hatfield-McCoy message board provides information about the trails from riders who have rode there and experienced the trails.

The Hatfield-McCoy trail system has an excellent website with all types of information. You can find directions, maps, places to stay and camp, rules and regulations, park hours, places to eat and fuel up and more. I encourage you to visit their site before you make the trip.

Rider Access:

Camping: Yes
Ownership: Private
Public Access Allowed: This riding area is open to the Public

Park Rules:

• Obey all user rules (see the handbook)
• Obey all signs, gates, and barriers.
• Stay on marked trails.
• Adult supervision is required for those under age 16.
• Do not leave any trash or litter behind.
• No fires. No camping on the trails.
• No alcoholic beverages may be consumed or carried.
• Display user fee permit at all times.
• Drive or ride at a speed reasonable for conditions.
• ATV operators must meet manufacturers’ minimum age requirements.
• No passengers on any ATV – No exceptions.
• Everyone must wear a DOT, SNELL or other approved helmet and protective eyegear.
• Motorcycles and ATVs must have a properly functioning muffler and USFS approved spark arrestor.
• Stop when signaled by a ranger.
• Carry photo identification at all times.
• Trail system is open from sunrise to sunset.

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