Big Bear Lodge, located in the beautiful ATV friendly town of Gilbert, WV, offers a private setting for our guests.  The “Big Bear”, located on Guyan Street, is just 1 of the 4 properties that we offer in our peaceful little town.  Once you arrive, you can park your vehicle and ride straight to the trails on your ATV, UTV, or dirt bike!  You will have direct access to the Rockhouse Trail System as well as all the local businesses in town.  You can ride in the city limits until 11pm, just be sure to be off the trail system by dark.  Without having to rush or trailer your ride, you’ll have access to places to eat, fuel up, shop, and more.  Be sure to stop by our very own video store, the Movie Hut, to check out the largest selection of Hatfield~ McCoy souvenirs in the State of West […]

Locally Owned by Chef Karie Ellis Located just down from the Rockhouse Trail 12 entrance in the town of Gilbert, WV. Open Every Day But Wednesdays. Catering Available! Email Us Today! PT 12 is the combination of 2 local favorites; PizzaMingo Est 1984 and locally famous for their signature yellow dough pizzas and homemade red sauce dressing & Trail 12 BBQ Est 2016 named Best BBQ in the Coalfields 2017-2022 along with Best BBQ in the state in 2019 and Best WV Style Hotdogs in the Hatfield McCoy Region. Check out our website for our current hours and full menu! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pizzamingo.trail12bbq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pt12gilbertwv/

The Hatfield McCoy Trails Largest Adventure Outfitter Locally Owned & Operated Since 2016! Mountaintop Adventures is your one stop shop for your Hatfield McCoy Adventure, located in Gilbert, WV (The Heart Of The HM Trails) offering Trail House Rentals, SXS Rentals with Direct Trail Access & Delivery Available around the Rockhouse, Braveheart, Devil Anse, Buffalo Mountain, BearWallow & Ivy Branch Trail Systems, Guided Tours with Local Tour Guides, & a Fully Stocked Powersports Shop that’s Open Daily! Please check out our info below for everything we offer! Side By Side Rentals Our SXS Rental Fleet Consists Of The Most Reliable Machines On The Market Today. Guaranteed to give you the adventure of a lifetime on the Hatfield McCoy Trails! Can-Am Maverick X3 RS (Seats 2) Can-Am Maverick Max X3 RS (Seats 4) Book your machine now by clicking the Book Now button below or by calling (304) 664-1234. Book Now: […]

Welcome to Hatfield~McCoy Trail Gear, your one stop shop for everything Hatfield~McCoy!  Locally owned and operated family business since 1997 (aka Movie Hut).    We are located at 29 Clayton Meade St., Gilbert, WV, on the Rockhouse Trail System.   Accessible via Trail #17, #15, and #12.  Whether it’s HMT souvenirs, permits, maps, helmets, goggles, accessories, etc., and even lodging we have it all!  We have the largest selection of officially licensed HMT merchandise anywhere.  Stop in and check us out cause “If we don’t have it, you don’t need it”!   We are open 7 days a week for your convenience.  If our hours of operation do not meet your needs feel free to call us anytime and if possible, we will be glad to make arrangements for you because we aim to please. 

Welcome to Logan County, the heart of the Hatfield-McCoy Region! Our county is filled with a variety of historic, scenic, and entertaining attractions. As West Virginians, we are proud of our mountain heritage and are honored to share it with you! We invite you to come explore all we have to offer and experience your own mountain adventure!

Among the many attractions that draw visitors to the great state of West Virginia and to the Town of Gilbert , ATV riding is a popular sport for groups of all ages. What better playground to try out the big-boy-toys than the Browning Fork Trails? These trails are a part of the infamous Hatfield-McCoy Trail System which has over 500 miles of mild to rugged trails meandering throughout the counties of Mingo, Logan, Boone, Wyoming and McDowell. Folks looking for an exciting, serene and restful destination to escape the heat of the city will find no traffic jams in the coal fields of southern West Virginia . This is the perfect place to enjoy nature and restore peace to the soul. Even though Gilbert is visited by thousands of non-residential tourists each year, it remains one of the best “off the beaten path” destinations featuring some of the most beautiful […]

In the early 1900s the railroad depot became the center of community life. This was particularly true in Mingo County, WV and the Matewan Depot became one of the most historically significant stations along the 673-mile Norfolk and Western main line. The facility was a combined passenger and freight depot that served the population of nearly 7,000 in Matewan and the surrounding area. After N&W-made its last stop in 1969, the once proud depot was closed and eventually fell into disrepair. In 2000 an initiative to rebuild the historic Matewan railroad depot began. It now serves as a welcoming visitor’s center for the town of Matewan and a museum that includes information on the colorful history of the area including the Hatfield and McCoy feuds, the Matewan Massacre, and the development of the coal mining industry in the region. It also houses a gift shop which offers locally made arts […]