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.
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!
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
@@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.
@@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.
This video explained more about the HatfiedMcCoy Trail Network than an hour of website perusing. I can remember when DirtWheels magazine first started promoting these trails. Wow so crowded. Hard to imagine days of riding that involve choking down everyone else's dust.
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!
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.
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!!!
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.
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 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.
@@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.
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!!
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.
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!👍🏻
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
@@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.
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
@@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.
@@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!
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 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 .
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!
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.
cha•grin shə-grĭn′► n. A keen feeling of mental unease, as of annoyance or embarrassment, caused by failure, disappointment, or a disconcerting event. transitive verb To cause to feel chagrin; mortify or discomfit: synonym: embarrass. n. Mental disquiet and pain from the failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes, etc.; mortification; vexation.
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.
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!
@@turtlescycle I agree I am right above Logan and ride all the time.
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
@@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.
@@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.
This video explained more about the HatfiedMcCoy Trail Network than an hour of website perusing.
I can remember when DirtWheels magazine first started promoting these trails.
Wow so crowded. Hard to imagine days of riding that involve choking down everyone else's dust.
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.
On my bucket list for sure. I NEED to get out there.
Same!
Great video!!
Being from West Virginia, it was awesome to hear all of the praise for the trail systems!!
Thank you!
Love these trails, really thankful to only be 3 hrs away.
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!
Agreed! Thanks for commenting!!
Cabwaylingo will be a cool system! Cant wait for it to open!
Same. It is pretty much ready but there not able to open it. Not sure of the politics there.
We were there in Sept of 2021. Had a blast rode the north trails. Stayed in Logan, WV.
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.
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.
Thank you for this review and positive things about wv!
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.
Awesome and thanks!!
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
That's about how far I am also.
I love this place! Great information for all to be had. Thank you!
Definitely my favorite place to ride!
Awesome video as usual
Thanks!
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!!!
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.
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
I was at Cane Brake too! Great location, easy access to the trails!
@@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.
@@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.
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!!
Awesome! Thank you!
10 trails. New one is Cabwaylingo. In the Cabwaylingo State Forest.
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!
Thank you!
Planned to go to national trail fest this year but it canceled. Looking forward to attending for first time next year.
I can't wait until spring 2021! I'm planning to go check these trails out if everything goes well .
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.
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!👍🏻
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.
@@hkramer52 yes me and my friends definitely want to try out all the trail systems 👍🏻
@@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.
@@hkramer52 wow that is awesome!! I subscribed to your channel, subscribe to mine!👍🏻👍🏻
Dern they will be busier than ever this year haha
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.
But this video is about HMT trails.
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.
Thank you!
Great show! Hope to get a new side x side and ck that place out.
Went there this summer will be back asap
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!
Awesome!!
And honestly, the wings are some of the best ive ever had. Im a wing snob and LOVED them.
@@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.
Great video. Thank you
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.
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.....
I will be there that week! best time of the year
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
Nice video - too bad we don't have a good trail network in Ontario but it's improving. Cheers
9 hoursand your can be here or fly and rent
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.
Depending on their age, they might not be able to ride alone.
@@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.
@@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!
Can you do test ride of Stels Guepard 850 cc? Greetings from Serbia. We love what you do.
Thank you. We have not heard of this vehicle.
I rode devil ants in 2015 I didn't realize it had just opened. Been waiting to get back since.
I think I would rather ride that system during the rainy season.
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.
Gilbert is the best.
If Ivy Branch was closed and its now opened, I would think ATVers would be happy about it.
except for the fact that I have to travel 10 hours to get here...
I go to the trials to get away from city and enjoy outdoors
Can you keep making videos of places you have rode at
Sure!
Can you hit those trails with a 660 raptor and have fun or do you need a 4wd atv or sxs?
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
@@pavmentsurfer13 thank you so much for the reply. That is awesome. I can’t wait to check them out.
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.
Had plans and reservations made to go this past April but covid cancelled all those plans :(
That's a common theme. Let's get to the other side of this and then go ride all these amazing places!!
@@dirttraxtv i agree 100%
Luke, what's your choice of vehicle to ride here? SxS or ATV?
Lots of fun to be had with either!!
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.
Love everything abt HMT except the Cage goons hauling ass around tight turns having no clue of what could be a head on collision.
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????
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?
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.
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.
Too bad little coal river has closed that was one of my favorite northern trail heads!
What's the best trail at hatfield for sport quads?
Do you need to license your atv in order to ride there?
Do you guys enjoy riding the brute force
Yes!
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?
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?
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.
@@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 .
Robert Karnes in the WV senate has said he wants to shutdown the HMT.
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.
👍💚💖
If I were to travel across the county to visit, are there places to rent quality machines and possibly even guided rides?
There are definitely some guides. Also guides for the outlaw trails .... can’t answer on renting a machine tho. Sorry friend
@@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".
@@Critt75ih absolutely buddy. I have some family in Washington. I absolutely love the Pacific Northwest. I’d love to explore some in Oregon.
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!
@@BarnStangz so you think it's totally possible to fly in and have a riding vacation? On quality machines?
Do they have ATV's and SxS for rent?
Yes, most towns have a rental place.
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.
Maybe when I’m retired
cha•grin shə-grĭn′►
n.
A keen feeling of mental unease, as of annoyance or embarrassment, caused by failure, disappointment, or a disconcerting event.
transitive verb
To cause to feel chagrin; mortify or discomfit: synonym: embarrass.
n.
Mental disquiet and pain from the failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes, etc.; mortification; vexation.
Chagrin is what I feel about using the word chagrin wrong. Lol