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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Hatfield-McCoy Trails to Offer a Free Day on the Trails to WV Residents on WV Day!

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

WV State Residents can ride for free on West Virginia Day, June 20, 2023. 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 trailhead locations, HMT Welcome Center and Country Roads Visitors Center.

“This is our way of saying ‘Thank You’ for the support to the residents of WV,” said Marketing Consultant, Chris Zeto. “We want you to venture outside, explore the mountains, visit an ATV-friendly town and have some fun!”

HMT officials caution all riders thatHatfield-McCoy Trails regulationsapply 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 passes are NOT available at local retailers and are only valid on June 20, 2023.

All Hatfield-McCoy Trails Rules & Regulations apply.

“WV Day” passes are only available on June 20, 2023, 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

Hatfield-Mccoy Trails to Partner with Navigation Application Developer to Provide Mapping Solutions for Riders

The Hatfield-McCoy Trail (HMT) System is partnering with navigation application developer onX Offroad to provide a new way to safely navigate the trails in real-time.

“The maps application currently on your phone may be useful for highway driving and finding an address, but these apps aren’t much help when it comes to off-roading on our trails,” said HMT Executive Director Jeffrey Lusk. “Quite a few of our trails are in areas with little or no cell service, which makes traditional navigation impossible. The onX Offroad Application will change all that.”

The onX Offroad app currently provides over 600,000 miles of mapping data that will soon include the Hatfield-McCoy Trails. The app allows riders to download maps for offline use and use their phone’s GPS while on the trails to pinpoint their location and explore the HMT system.

John Fekete, Deputy Executive Director of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails, is impressed with the app’s offline capabilities. “For years, we have provided downloadable trail maps for offline use, but this app provides a simplified, directional navigation view of the trail while driving. That’s a real game changer,” said Fekete.

Trail riders will find all the information they need to safely navigate the Hatfield-McCoy Trails, including trail difficulty ratings, different map views, vehicle allowance, open and closure information, and recreation point details for lodging, river access, trailheads and local businesses. What’s more, riders can use the built-in tracker to add custom waypoints for campsites, obstacles, parking, and anything else they might want to save.

“We are proud to become the official navigation partner, combining the East Coast’s preeminent trail system, the Hatfield-McCoy Trails, and onX Offroad’s GPS App technology,” stated onX Offroad General Manager, Rory Edwards. “Providing HMT users with easily accessible and up-to-date trail navigation, so they can make the most of their time out there, enjoying routes and exploring the largest trail system in the world.”

The Hatfield-McCoy Trails constantly change as land use agreements on existing trails are renegotiated, and new tracks are established. HMT personnel are actively involved with onX Offroad’s dedicated geospatial team to review all HMT trail data to ensure accuracy. As the official mapping application for the HMT, riders can be sure the information they are receiving from onX Offroad is current and proven.

“Riders can be misled by user-generated and unverified mapping information,” said HMT’s Marketing Consultant, Chris Zeto. “Right now, folks are selling unsanctioned trail maps and even pre-loaded tablets that can contain unreliable and outdated mapping information. These maps can get you lost or, in some situations, lead you to private and posted lands as an unwelcome visitor. Now riders have an app they can depend on.”

For more information regarding onX Offroad applications, visit onxmaps.com.

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.