Under Gov. Justice’s reopening plan, West Virginia Strong – The Comeback, the Hatfield-McCoy Trails will be permitted to have a limited reopening effective Thursday, May 21, 2020. While riders will be allowed on the trails, all trailhead properties and welcome centers, as well as the visitor center for the trail system, will remain closed.

Please visit the link below to review the Trail Reopening Guidelines of “A Guide to Safely Opening & Operating the Hatfield McCoy Trail System.”

https://governor.wv.gov/Documents/Hatfield-McCoy-Trail-Reopening-Guidelines.pdf

For questions or concerns, please visit the “Contact Us” tab on our website!

https://trailsheaven.com/contact-us/

Stay safe and we hope to see you soon on the trails!

-Jeffrey T. Lusk

Executive Director

Hatfield-McCoy Trails

Friends,

I just wanted to update you on the status of the Hatfield McCoy Trails. I have been in close contact with the State Tourism Office and State Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby. The state continues to trend in the right direction and we are hopeful that in the very near future we can reopen our trails. Governor Justice has done an excellent job in managing this COVID-19 Crisis and West Virginia is leading the country in keeping its residents safe. Today at his news briefing, the Governor reiterated his feelings that we must begin to safely reopen our state. I feel that we will be receiving formal guidance in the upcoming weeks on how and when we might reopen the Hatfield McCoy Trails. Until then I ask that we honor the current Executive Order that the Hatfield McCoy Trails are officially closed.

Take care and be safe.

Jeffrey T. Lusk, Executive Director

We hope that everyone is remaining safe and healthy at this time.

All Hatfield-McCoy Trail Systems and trailhead facilities will remain temporarily closed until further notice. We will post updates as we receive any new information from our state officials regarding the status of our trails and facilities. We would advise riders not to make any reservations or plans to visit the trail system until such time as the official closure order has been lifted. The state of West Virginia is under a stay-at-home order, restricting travel of local residents and the opening of non-essential businesses until April 30, 2020. This order can be extended past April 30, 2020 by order of the Governor, if necessary, to protect residents from the COVID-19 virus. We appreciate your patience during this time and hope to see you back on the trails soon!

Until then, stay safe and take care.

Jeffrey Lusk, Executive Director

Following Governor Justice’s recent Executive Order, the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System will be closed until further notice to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Although we appreciate the tremendous number of visitors who have flocked to the trail in recent days, it is important for all Americans to minimize travel and remain close to home during this difficult time. We will continue to monitor the situation and will reevaluate operations in two weeks. Thank you and stay safe.

-HMT Staff

All Hatfield-McCoy Trails and trailhead facilities are open and operating under normal hours.

We will give updates as we receive recommendations and guidance from state and federal agencies as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Our facilities are being cleaned and sanitized daily by our employees to ensure a safe environment for all guests.

As of March 17, 2020, the Governor of West Virginia has closed all restaurants and bars but is allowing them to continue drive thru and carry out service at this time.

For those folks who have decided to postpone your trip to HMT, please know that the 2020 HMT trail permits are valid until December 31, 2020.

Stay safe and Happy Trails!

All Hatfield-McCoy Trails and trailhead facilities are open and operating under normal hours.

We will give updates as we receive recommendations from state and federal agencies as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Stay safe and Happy Trails!

-HMT Staff

Please notice the following changes that have been made to the Pinnacle Creek Map.

1. The Twin Falls Park and Ride is now open. This will provide guests of the Twin Falls State Park Lodge, or other surrounding businesses, with an opportunity to unload and load their units at a designated parking area with a more convenient proximity to the lodge. Please note that OHV’s are prohibited within the State Park.
2. The City of Mullens Park and Ride is now open. The City of Mullens now offers a convenient, designated parking area for those guests that may be trailering in and out of the area.
3. Mullens Overlook has been added to the map.

Please note that Trail 38 is temporarily closed.

There is a detour along Rt. 44 between Trail 39 and Trail 51.

Please pay attention to the HMT signage. Thank you!

– HMT Staff

Download Maps for Rockhouse, Devil Anse and Buffalo Mountain

Yes, you read that right! The Ivy Branch Trail System will soon be back in business. Ivy Branch will be open to ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes and 4x4s such as Jeeps, rock crawlers and trucks! We are working toward a 2020 opening and will give updates along the way! Happy Trails!