Parts of our areas are experiencing forest fires near some of our trails. Currently, we have temporarily closed a small section of our Buffalo Mountain Trail System and a small section of our Devil Anse Trail System. Due to safety concerns, Buffalo Mountain Trail 14 and Devil Anse Trail 54 are temporarily closed. The rest of these systems are open as well as all of our other trail systems. We hope to have these trails reopened by the weekend. For a list of our current temporary trail closures, please visit our website! https://trailsheaven.com/trail-maps/

Monday, October 16, 2023

The Braveheart Trail System will be temporarily closed until further notice to address a couple of safety concerns. This temporary closure will allow our Field Operations Crew time to continue working on the expansion of this trail system. As we move forward on this project, updates will be available on our website. We hope to have the Braveheart Trail System reopened in Spring of 2024! We appreciate the feedback that we have received regarding this trail system and will work diligently on the development of the Braveheart Trail System.

Thank you,

Hatfield McCoy Trails Staff

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Title and Registration, for West Virginia Residents and Non-West Virginia Residents, are not required when riding your machine along a Hatfield-McCoy Trail System or on a Hatfield-McCoy Trails approved road within the Trails project area.

1.) When riding a machine on any Hatfield-McCoy Trail System, an individual must obtain a Hatfield-McCoy Trails User Permit and wear a DOT or SNELL approved helmet.

2.) When riding a machine on any Hatfield-McCoy Trails approved roads, highways or ATV-friendly towns, an individual must obtain a Hatfield-McCoy Trails User Permit, wear a DOT or SNELL approved helmet and have liability insurance.

**Please note that the regulations above ONLY apply to the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System and Hatfield-McCoy Trails project areas.

Please be aware that regulations vary outside of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails project areas.

Thank you,

HMT Staff

Hatfield-McCoy Trails to Offer Free Passes to WV Residents during the 2022 WV Day Weekend!

West Virginia’s state slogan proudly proclaims: “Mountaineers Are Always Free.” This West Virginia Day Weekend, those words take on a new meaning for riders on the Hatfield-McCoy Trails.

WV State Residents can ride for free during the West Virginia Day holiday weekend, June 17 through June 20, 2022. West Virginia Day Trail Passes will be available to state residents who present a valid West Virginia driver’s license or West Virginia state-issued I.D. at HMT trailheads and facilities.

“This is our way of saying ‘Thank You’ for the support to the residents of WV,” said Marketing Consultant, Chris Zeto. “We look forward to creating memories with you, your family, and friends during the WV Day holiday weekend!”

HMT officials caution all riders that Hatfield-McCoy Trails regulations apply to all riders and note that West Virginia Department of Natural Resources Police Officers will be out on the trails checking for rider permits.

West Virginia Day permits are NOT available at local retailers and are only valid from June 17 through June 20, 2022.

All Hatfield-McCoy Trails Rules & Regulations apply.

https://trailsheaven.com/about-the-trails/trail-rules-regulations/

“WV Day” permits are only available at the Hatfield-McCoy Trails trailheads & facilities listed below:

Bearwallow Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm

Buffalo Mountain Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm

Cabwaylingo Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm

Country Roads Visitors Center – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm

Devil Anse Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm

Hatfield McCoy Welcome Center – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm

Ivy Branch Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm

Pinnacle Creek Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm

Pocahontas Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm

Rockhouse Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm

Warrior Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm

We now offer two new mapping data files to make planning your next trip to HMT easier!

• Master Trail Inventory- Shape File. This file was created to assist our local 911 dispatch units and first responders. Opening this Shapefile (.shp) requires compatible GIS mapping software.
• Google Earth Total Inventory- KMZ File. This file was created to show all HMT assets in one user-friendly location. All HMT trail systems, trailhead facilities and community connectors can be accessed on this interactive map! To open and read this file, you will need mapping software compatible with the KMZ (.kmz) file format, such as Google Earth.

To access these files, please visit link- https://trailsheaven.com/trail-maps/

To access these files, you must register for an account. Once you create an account, you will receive an email when these files are updated. Please note that these files are frequently updated due to activity on the property such as natural resource extraction and maintenance.

The Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority (Authority) is a public corporation and instrumentality of government set up to manage off-road trails in southern West Virginia, better known as the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System. The Hatfield-McCoy Trail System is an economic development project utilizing tourism to promote entrepreneurship and job creation.

The goals of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System are to diversify the economy of southern West Virginia, provide a positive economic impact within the fourteen-county project area and to offer a safe recreational experience for each visitor of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System.

The proposed East Lynn area trail would have encompassed roughly 9,000 acres of the East Lynn Wildlife Management area. As part of its community and environmental assessment and impacts process, the Authority solicited public input on the proposed East Lynn project.  Based on the responses and participation of community members in the public input process, the Authority Board of Directors has decided to suspend the project.  The importance of community input into this type of decision is reflective to its success and the Authority Board of Directors appreciates the feedback from members of the community.

“Our goal is to enter an area that is looking to diversify their communities through tourism opportunities,” said Chris Zeto, Marketing Consultant of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails. “We respect the views of all involved parties and at this time, we feel that we need to redirect our attention to other areas.”

The Hatfield-McCoy Trail system will continue to seek out new projects and expansions within their fourteen-county project area.

**All events listed below are hosted by other organizations/groups.

Dirt Days 2021: July 22-25, 2021- Williamson, WV. Click here for event details!

Summer Shindig/Craig Morgan Concert: July 24, 2021- Appalachian Outpost. Click here for event details!

Dignity Hospice Charity Ride: August 14, 2021- Rockhouse Trailhead. Click here for event details!

ChildLaw Services Charity Ride: August 14, 2021- Pocahontas Trailhead. Click here for event details!

National TrailFest 2021: October 7-11,2021- Gilbert, WV. Click here for event details!

Beginning July 1, 2021, all Hatfield-McCoy Trails (HMT) trailhead facilities, HMT Welcome Center and Country Roads Visitor Center will transition to credit/debit card only transactions. Cash will no longer be accepted or available onsite at any of these locations. We truly appreciate your patience during this transition and apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you,

HMT Staff

For a list of other authorized permit retailers and locations, see link below!

https://trailsheaven.com/?page_id=170443

Hatfield-McCoy Trails to Offer Free Passes to WV Residents during the WV Day Weekend!

West Virginia’s state slogan proudly proclaims: “Mountaineers Are Always Free.” This West Virginia Day Weekend, those words take on a new meaning for riders on the Hatfield-McCoy Trails.

WV State Residents can ride for free during the West Virginia Day holiday weekend, June 18 through June 21, 2021. West Virginia Day Trail Passes will be available to state residents who present a valid West Virginia driver’s license or WV state-issued I.D. at HMT trailheads and facilities.

“We want all Mountaineers to discover the best ATV trails in the U.S.A.,” said Hatfield-McCoy Trails Executive Director, Jeffrey Lusk.  “So, saddle up, ride free and celebrate West Virginia Day with us.”

Lusk cautions all riders that Hatfield-McCoy Trails regulations apply to all riders and noted that West Virginia Department of Natural Resources Police Officers will be out on the trails checking for rider permits.

West Virginia Day permits are not available online or at local retailers and are only valid from June 18 through June 21, 2021. Residents can visit trailsheaven.com for complete listing of all Hatfield-McCoy Trails permit pickup locations and trail regulations.

All Hatfield-McCoy Trails Rules & Regulations apply.

https://trailsheaven.com/about-the-trails/trail-rules-regulations/

“WV Day” permits are only available at Hatfield-McCoy Trails trailheads & facilities:

Bearwallow Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm

Buffalo Mountain Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm

Cabwaylingo Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm

Country Roads Visitors Center – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm

Devil Anse Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm

Hatfield McCoy Welcome Center – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm

Ivy Branch Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm

Pinnacle Creek Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm

Pocahontas Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm

Rockhouse Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm

Warrior Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm