Riding ATVs and UTVs On The NORTHERN Hatfield McCoy Trail Network

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Luke's in the TRAIL TECH shop recounting some of DIRT TRAX TV's most amazing experiences in West Virginia riding the Hatfield McCoy Trails network - specifically the more northern trail systems: Bear Wallow, Rock House, Buffalo Mountain, Devils Anse and Ivy Branch.
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@arnoni11 3 жыл бұрын

i went to gilbert WV for the first time in 2016. even know it rained all 4 days still had a blast. definitely worth the 5hr drive.

@zacharytaylor5375 3 жыл бұрын

Cabwaylingo will be a cool system! Cant wait for it to open!

@hkramer52 3 жыл бұрын

Same. It is pretty much ready but there not able to open it. Not sure of the politics there.

@MyATVlife 3 жыл бұрын

On my bucket list for sure. I NEED to get out there.

@isde02 3 жыл бұрын

Same!

@dsmutz 3 жыл бұрын

Love these trails, really thankful to only be 3 hrs away.

@Jim-py2ct 3 жыл бұрын

That was terrific. Very informative details, that saves us all a lot of research time. You and your and family have a top notch show with reviews that we want to see. A shout out to your camera men and video editing crew.

@turtlescycle 3 жыл бұрын

My wife and I live locally and ride the trails often. He really couldn't have done any better in the description! It is truly by far the best riding you will ever see! Hope you guys enjoy it and have a safe trip!

@hkramer52 3 жыл бұрын

@@turtlescycle I agree I am right above Logan and ride all the time.

@turtlescycle 3 жыл бұрын

WV Trail Therapy, you're in a prime spot to get to numerous trails. Any word on Ivy Branch? I on it they have the parking lot ready. Last I heard they were still working on trails and trail signs

@hkramer52 3 жыл бұрын

@@turtlescycle In the video he put out it was open so I jumped on trailsheaven,com and there is no map or info there. It has never closed just was not run by Hatfield. I have not talked to Jeff at Trailsheaven in a few months but his crews were working it. It is about 30 minutes up North 119 and Bearwallow I just ride straight to. A lot do not know the Chapmanville to Logan Connector.

@turtlescycle 3 жыл бұрын

@@hkramer52 I did the same thing. Went straight to the website and even there Facebook page and both hung is pod posted. I'd like to the connector you're talking about. We ride 100 miles a day easy but Bearwalow is isolated and therefore limited riding before you start repeating trails.

@rickburoker6720 Жыл бұрын

10 trails. New one is Cabwaylingo. In the Cabwaylingo State Forest.

@andrewtrump4437 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Being from West Virginia, it was awesome to hear all of the praise for the trail systems!!

@dirttraxtv 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MrRoadliner113 3 жыл бұрын

I love this place! Great information for all to be had. Thank you!

@BarnStangz 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this was AWESOME! Anyone that is even REMOTELY interesting in HMT needs to see this video! Rock House is one of my favorites! Can't wait to get back there in 2021 with the family! I have a feeling the RMAX is going to do well there!

@dirttraxtv 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for commenting!!

@brianhammond81 3 жыл бұрын

I live about 1.5hrs away from Ivy branch and it’s not officially open yet H&M trail said it will be opened sometime in the spring of 21

@iamupononewheel 3 жыл бұрын

That's about how far I am also.

@jr88brutus 3 жыл бұрын

I love Hatfield McCoy, I can’t wait to go back. Last year our group was there the following weekend that you were....in Matewan.

@Keenerjski 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review and positive things about wv!

@hkramer52 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching the show and great job on this one. We have a lot more to offer not part of the system Love to show you.

@rickburoker6720 Жыл бұрын

We were there in Sept of 2021. Had a blast rode the north trails. Stayed in Logan, WV.

@theviking4525 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely my favorite place to ride! Awesome video as usual

@dirttraxtv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jammils38 3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait until spring 2021! I'm planning to go check these trails out if everything goes well .

@joshc606 3 жыл бұрын

Dern they will be busier than ever this year haha

@off-roadskys4250 3 жыл бұрын

Planned to go to national trail fest this year but it canceled. Looking forward to attending for first time next year.

@Jason000111mmw Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@lulusoffroad 3 жыл бұрын

Great video guys!!! As an avid rider of the Hatfield McCoy trail system, I just want to say that was truly a great video. Very informative and it will help so many people decide on what trail system to visit and things to do when they are planning their trip. Awesome job! Can't wait to watch the next one.

@dirttraxtv 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and thanks!!

@jeffcain3756 3 жыл бұрын

Great show! Hope to get a new side x side and ck that place out.

@dvdj2quick 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for online. Been trying to make a trip down to West Virginia and not sure on where to stay and what trail systems to hit. Keep up the awesome work and looking forward to more videos like this!!

@dirttraxtv 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@sssprt67 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Guy's! It answered a LOT of questions we've had, and will be a big help when we make plans to go there. Thank you!

@dirttraxtv 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kevinasbery6119 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review of these HMT trail systems. I can’t wait until I get to go ride there. Looking forward to what you have to say about the other trails.

@dirttraxtv 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@blakestrickland4475 3 жыл бұрын

Went there this summer will be back asap

@DirtObseXXion 3 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown of the northern trails!!! We try to go a few times a year... Most the trails aren't as intimidating as "more difficult" makes them sound. We meet a lot of folks who are completely new to the sport out there having a blast!!!

@pavmentsurfer13 3 жыл бұрын

I think the "more difficult" label is a mistake. Using the word "difficult" in the label for the 2nd easiest trail designation is misleading. The "more difficult" trails are still VERY easy.

@Infamouscoma885 3 жыл бұрын

I still think Jericho atv park in Berlin Newhampshire is probably the best. We have over 1000 miles of trials that connect a lot of states up north here and even go to the Canadian border. Plus there’s tons of restaurants and businesses here.

@pavmentsurfer13 3 жыл бұрын

But this video is about HMT trails.

@rogerpaul6835 3 жыл бұрын

This is great information. It would be nice if you mentioned RV locations. I would think this is a big deal as most bring there own toys.

@jasoncrocker4289 3 жыл бұрын

I lived in West Virginia for a few years and rode here lots. Great video. I always stayed in Gilbert at Cane Brake Cabins. Very unique accommodations and worth staying there. Can’t wait to head back

@BarnStangz 3 жыл бұрын

I was at Cane Brake too! Great location, easy access to the trails!

@jasoncrocker4289 3 жыл бұрын

@@BarnStangz I’ve stayed at a few of their spots. They have an old fire hall and an old grocery store that are all renovated into accommodations. Very cool places and such nice people.

@BarnStangz 3 жыл бұрын

@@jasoncrocker4289 Yah man, the converted fire house is sick! It's a great place for a HUGE group of people. I had my buds bachelor party down there, it was a group of 12 people, we had a good time.

@SuperMario133 3 жыл бұрын

So far I have rode Rockhouse, Devils Anse and Pinnicle Creek. I have been riding atvs since i was very young, and the Hatfield McCoy trails r by far the best trails i have ever ridden!! Planning another trip to ride a different trail system this spring!👍🏻

@hkramer52 3 жыл бұрын

Need to try out Buffalo Mountain. Bearwallow you can do in a few hours still fun though. Ivy Branch will be good trying to get there just waiting for a buddy to get his machine out of the shop. We have rustic ravines here alos.

@SuperMario133 3 жыл бұрын

@@hkramer52 yes me and my friends definitely want to try out all the trail systems 👍🏻

@hkramer52 3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperMario133 From my garage it is 8 miles to the Bearwallow connector So many trails here and our local (outlaw) are pretty good also. Did you know if you stay at Pocahontas ATV resort in Bramwell you can get to WV Pocahontas trail 3.5 miles down the road or get a day pass and turn right out of there place and be in Virginia and hit the spearhead trail called the original Pocahontas.Since the southern trails are about 2 hrs away i take a trip down there and that is wat we did.

@SuperMario133 3 жыл бұрын

@@hkramer52 wow that is awesome!! I subscribed to your channel, subscribe to mine!👍🏻👍🏻

@TheKunnak906 3 жыл бұрын

Been to the cemetery several times. Our annual trip is last week of April / first week of May every year. Going on 15 years now.....

@Frankenstein-sc8rc 3 жыл бұрын

I will be there that week! best time of the year

@wtfbuddy1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video - too bad we don't have a good trail network in Ontario but it's improving. Cheers

@jaygoins1157 2 жыл бұрын

9 hoursand your can be here or fly and rent

@travlnchaz239 3 жыл бұрын

Great as always... can you give some insight for the areas that are suited for kids. We have 2 boys on atvs and I'm dieing to get them down there.

@BarnStangz 3 жыл бұрын

Depending on their age, they might not be able to ride alone.

@travlnchaz239 3 жыл бұрын

@@BarnStangz not looking to let them ride alone at all. Just looking for the area that is better suited for young riders. Also was planning for more of a week day trip instead of weekend to hopefully have less traffic. They are 10 and 6. As I tell them it's not you I worry about it's the other guy.

@BarnStangz 3 жыл бұрын

@@travlnchaz239 They will have a GREAT time there! Just stay off the difficult trails and it'll be a very nice enjoyable trip. I will be taking my 12 year old next year as co-pilot!

@williemaykit7940 3 жыл бұрын

Wingo’s bar and grill is the best!!! Kathy McCoy owns it and was so friendly! She told us a lot about the local history and fed us well! We rode Devil Ance, Buffalo Mountain, and a little bit of the Rock House. Good times!

@dirttraxtv 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@pavmentsurfer13 3 жыл бұрын

And honestly, the wings are some of the best ive ever had. Im a wing snob and LOVED them.

@williemaykit7940 3 жыл бұрын

@@pavmentsurfer13 I was all in for the pulled pork! That’s one of my favorites! We stayed in the hotel connected to Wingo’s. I am looking forward to going again, maybe next fall.

@franka8888 2 жыл бұрын

10:15 needs a tree saver. No I'm not s tree hugger but its a better option than a direct hook into the winch line. Actually surprised to see this in such a well made video

@msky7213 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do test ride of Stels Guepard 850 cc? Greetings from Serbia. We love what you do.

@dirttraxtv 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We have not heard of this vehicle.

@3689bick 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video. How do they make money to make new trails? Are those trails one way ? They look too narrow to be both directions.

@thomasmore8008 2 жыл бұрын

are those trails one way or two way? I have always wondered as it might be tight if it were two riding in either directions????

@Jason000111mmw Жыл бұрын

So I have done everything that you have. I have jetted the same. I’m getting some back fire on deceleration now. What jet should I change and should I go up or down in size. Our elevation is below 500 feet if that matters.

@frankdawe5156 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if it's just the footage you have in this video, but I have two main concerns after watching: 1. There's a LOT of traffic on the trail! Holy crap, it's like the I95 there. 2. The speeds the riders are travelling. I can pick up the pace when needed, but mostly my wife and I like to take it slow and enjoy the ride and the scenery. We would not want to have other riders pissed because we're not doing 30 or 40 miles per hour, nor would we want the pressure to drive faster than we like and miss what we came to see. Other than that, this is a trail system we'd absolutely love to do. I've read a couple of books on the Feud, so the history of the place fascinates me.

@DieselSniffer3500 3 жыл бұрын

Wish you guys would talk more about how the trails are for dirt bikes/dual sports...what is a technical utv trail to a bike?

@pavmentsurfer13 3 жыл бұрын

We dont cover much dirtbike stuff though I have ridden dirt bikes at HMT. They have dedicated dirtbike single track trails on some of the systems. Most of the ATV/SXS trails are fun but not challenging on 2 wheels though. Still, you can head out and have a great day on a dirtbike no question.

@kinomorrison8004 3 жыл бұрын

Gilbert is the best.

@ve3xtr 3 жыл бұрын

I think I would rather ride that system during the rainy season.

@BarnStangz 3 жыл бұрын

The dust can be REALLY bad. Honestly the best times to go are early spring or end of summer when they get rain in the evening. It makes for a less dusty ride in you have a SxS. Having said that, the rain can make things harder on a dirt bike.

@mdjak3686 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Half serious question: Do I have to worry about squealing like Ned Beatty in Deliverance? ;-) If one stays in Charleston, can you park your trailer there safely overnight with a side by side in it?

@hkramer52 3 жыл бұрын

You might be better coming south down 119 to Chief Logan State Park and trailer up to Ivy Branch or any of the lodging I would think is more secure. Where are you trying to ride?

@mdjak3686 3 жыл бұрын

Ty for replying. I will take your advice. I’ll be coming from NY and have never been in W. Virginia other than briefly passing through.

@hkramer52 3 жыл бұрын

@@mdjak3686 I have friends that come down from Up state. Once you come down and ride you will want to do it all the time. I have been on the trails in Oswego County NY does not compare and we are open all year long. Hit me up if you have questions if I do not know I can get you to someone that does .

@DonsATVAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Had plans and reservations made to go this past April but covid cancelled all those plans :(

@dirttraxtv 3 жыл бұрын

That's a common theme. Let's get to the other side of this and then go ride all these amazing places!!

@DonsATVAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@dirttraxtv i agree 100%

@FullsendOffroad Жыл бұрын

except for the fact that I have to travel 10 hours to get here...

@thomasutt4010 3 жыл бұрын

I go to the trials to get away from city and enjoy outdoors

@loganbliss7347 3 жыл бұрын

Can you keep making videos of places you have rode at

@dirttraxtv 3 жыл бұрын

Sure!

@thestevezchronicles2342 3 жыл бұрын

Can you hit those trails with a 660 raptor and have fun or do you need a 4wd atv or sxs?

@BarnStangz 3 жыл бұрын

You could do it with a Raptor, last time we went my buddy had a 450 quad and did fine, even with the mud. SxS I think is the most fun, but it takes the skill out of riding.

@thestevezchronicles2342 3 жыл бұрын

@@BarnStangz awesome thanks. My friend and I were literally just talking about planning a trip down there a couple days ago and then this video posted. Now I want to go even more lol.

@BarnStangz 3 жыл бұрын

@@thestevezchronicles2342 For sure man! The place is amazing, you'll never forget the times you have down there. Super friendly people and GREAT riding. Just take you time planning and make sure to call a few places to stay, see what works better for you. Also, riding tags $50 bucks and last all year. EVERYONE needs a tag, even passengers. So keep that in mind as well.

@pavmentsurfer13 3 жыл бұрын

Ive ridden a raptor on HMT trails a few times. Unless its REALLY slick on some of the steep uphills, the raptor works fine. You really can ride anything on these trails. They are SO well maintained.

@thestevezchronicles2342 3 жыл бұрын

@@pavmentsurfer13 thank you so much for the reply. That is awesome. I can’t wait to check them out.

@CraigArndt 3 жыл бұрын

If Ivy Branch was closed and its now opened, I would think ATVers would be happy about it.

@scottclark2413 4 ай бұрын

What's the best trail at hatfield for sport quads?

@imranabbasi7871 3 жыл бұрын

👍💚💖

@johnkoko 3 жыл бұрын

Luke, what's your choice of vehicle to ride here? SxS or ATV?

@dirttraxtv 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of fun to be had with either!!

@pavmentsurfer13 3 жыл бұрын

I tend to lean more toward SXS's only because I can haul more stuff with me. And, im a bit lazy when I ride. Lol. But you wont have more fun on one than the other. The trails are perfectly suited to either.

@timjohnson9406 3 жыл бұрын

I rode devil ants in 2015 I didn't realize it had just opened. Been waiting to get back since.

@Critt75ih 3 жыл бұрын

If I were to travel across the county to visit, are there places to rent quality machines and possibly even guided rides?

@TonkaTruck94 3 жыл бұрын

There are definitely some guides. Also guides for the outlaw trails .... can’t answer on renting a machine tho. Sorry friend

@Critt75ih 3 жыл бұрын

@@TonkaTruck94 thanks! We are a good size riding group in Oregon. It would be a LONG haul to bring all our machines to the "other coast".

@TonkaTruck94 3 жыл бұрын

@@Critt75ih absolutely buddy. I have some family in Washington. I absolutely love the Pacific Northwest. I’d love to explore some in Oregon.

@BarnStangz 3 жыл бұрын

There are a few rental places at the towns, just have to search for them. It's really an amazing trail system. When we went to Rock House, you could be on some trails for hours, then drive up a big hill to this BBQ place all the way in the clouds almost, it was amazing!

@Critt75ih 3 жыл бұрын

@@BarnStangz so you think it's totally possible to fly in and have a riding vacation? On quality machines?

@brandondannys-menary3678 3 жыл бұрын

Do you guys enjoy riding the brute force

@dirttraxtv 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@dylanaudino9805 3 жыл бұрын

Too bad little coal river has closed that was one of my favorite northern trail heads!

@TwinTurboToyota 3 жыл бұрын

Robert Karnes in the WV senate has said he wants to shutdown the HMT.

@jdub229r 3 жыл бұрын

His days would be numbered, it’s the only thing that makes the economy go. We go to Bluewell several times a year & it’s packed.

@chadfaulkner3600 3 жыл бұрын

Do they have ATV's and SxS for rent?

@BarnStangz 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, most towns have a rental place.

@hkramer52 3 жыл бұрын

most will bring them to you also. If you go to Mountain Top Adventures at Twin Hollow Campgrounds they have pricing and get an idea as i think most rentals are about the same price.

@techi3075 2 жыл бұрын

Love everything abt HMT except the Cage goons hauling ass around tight turns having no clue of what could be a head on collision.

@dslife1 Жыл бұрын

Do you need to license your atv in order to ride there?

@danlux4954 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe when I’m retired

@mardy2630 3 жыл бұрын

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@pavmentsurfer13 3 жыл бұрын

Chagrin is what I feel about using the word chagrin wrong. Lol