# WV Riders

> An independent rider's guide to the Hatfield-McCoy Trails and West Virginia ATV and UTV riding, written from Williamson on the Buffalo Mountain system.

WV Riders is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority. Trail names are used only to describe where the trails are.

## Pages
- [Hatfield-McCoy Trails and West Virginia ATV Riding Guide](https://wvriders.com/): Independent guide to the Hatfield-McCoy Trails: all 13 systems, trail towns, 2026 permits and rules, and why riders base in Williamson, WV on Buffalo Mountain.
- [All 13 Hatfield-McCoy Trail Systems](https://wvriders.com/trails/): Every Hatfield-McCoy trail system: trailheads, connected groups, difficulty mix and trail towns, from Buffalo Mountain to Tornado.
- [Hatfield-McCoy Trail Towns: Riding in Town](https://wvriders.com/towns/): ATV-friendly trail towns on the Hatfield-McCoy Trails: Williamson, Matewan, Gilbert, Man, Logan, Bramwell and more.
- [Williamson, WV ATV Guide: Buffalo Mountain Trail Town](https://wvriders.com/williamson/): Williamson, WV for ATV and UTV riders: ride to Buffalo Mountain from town, the Coal House, feud sites, events, and group lodging with trailer parking.
- [Where to Stay for the Hatfield-McCoy Trails](https://wvriders.com/where-to-stay/): Lodging for Hatfield-McCoy riders: why to stay in Williamson, WV, group houses for 16 and 22 with trailer parking, and what to look for.
- [Hatfield-McCoy Trips for Large Groups](https://wvriders.com/group-trips/): Plan a Hatfield-McCoy trip for 10 to 38 riders from Williamson: permits, trailer parking, green and blue riding groups, and houses versus cabins.
- [Hatfield-McCoy Trail Permits & Rules 2026](https://wvriders.com/permits/): 2026 Hatfield-McCoy trail permits: $65 non-resident, $26.50 WV resident, where to buy, helmet and age rules, UTV and Jeep rules.
- [What Are the Hatfield-McCoy Trails? Overview & History](https://wvriders.com/hatfield-mccoy-trails/): The Hatfield-McCoy Trails explained: 1,200+ miles, 13 systems, nine counties, who runs them, and how the systems connect.
- [Hatfield-McCoy Feud Sites Near Williamson, WV](https://wvriders.com/hatfield-mccoy-feud-sites/): Visit the Hatfield-McCoy feud sites near Williamson, WV: the driving tour, Hatfield Cemetery, Matewan, and feud sites you can ride to.
- [Hatfield-McCoy Feud History for Riders](https://wvriders.com/hatfield-mccoy-feud-history/): The people and events behind the Hatfield-McCoy name: Tug Valley history, the 1888 New Year's Night attack, the feud's end and sites for riders.
- [Plan a Hatfield-McCoy ATV Trip](https://wvriders.com/plan-your-trip/): Plan a Hatfield-McCoy riding trip: best season, getting there, gear checklist, trailers, fuel and machine rentals.
- [Best Time to Ride the Hatfield-McCoy Trails](https://wvriders.com/best-time-to-ride/): Plan Hatfield-McCoy riding in spring, summer, fall or winter: daylight hours, trailhead holiday closures, weather, fall color and events by month.
- [Hatfield-McCoy Trail Maps and Navigation](https://wvriders.com/trail-maps/): Get official Hatfield-McCoy trail maps, use onX Offroad and GIS or KMZ files, read trail markers and difficulty colors, and plan for limited signal.
- [Hatfield-McCoy Trails Beginner and Family Guide](https://wvriders.com/beginners/): First-time Hatfield-McCoy riding: choose an ATV, UTV, dirt bike or ORV; understand age and passenger rules, green trails, rentals and etiquette.
- [Three-Day Hatfield-McCoy Itinerary from Williamson](https://wvriders.com/itineraries/williamson-3-day/): A three-day Williamson riding plan for Buffalo Mountain, Devil Anse and Matewan, then Rockhouse and Braveheart, with current-map reminders.
- [Hatfield-McCoy ATV and UTV Rentals](https://wvriders.com/atv-rentals/): How to find private ATV and UTV rentals for Hatfield-McCoy trips and what to ask about insurance, delivery, permits, helmets and deposits.
- [Hatfield-McCoy Trails Events Calendar](https://wvriders.com/events/): Recurring events near the Hatfield-McCoy Trails: King Coal Festival, National TrailFest, Matewan Heritage Day and more.
- [Other West Virginia ATV & UTV Trails](https://wvriders.com/other-wv-trails/): West Virginia riding options: Spearhead connector, Mountwood Park, Burning Rock, Cabwaylingo, The Devil's Den motorcycle route, and outlaw trails.
- [Hatfield-McCoy Trails FAQ](https://wvriders.com/faq/): Answers about Hatfield-McCoy permits, hours, kids, passengers, Jeeps, camping, alcohol and connected trail systems.
- [About WV Riders](https://wvriders.com/about/): WV Riders is an independent Hatfield-McCoy riding guide from Williamson, WV. Not affiliated with the trail Authority.
- [Riding guides](https://wvriders.com/guides/): Guides to permits, trail access, lodging and places to visit near the Hatfield-McCoy Trails.
- [Buffalo Mountain Trail System](https://wvriders.com/trails/buffalo-mountain/): Ride Buffalo Mountain near Williamson, WV: find the trailhead, town connectors, single track, feud history and connected Hatfield-McCoy systems.
- [Devil Anse Trail System](https://wvriders.com/trails/devil-anse/): Devil Anse trail system guide: Matewan trailhead, feud history, and the connection to Buffalo Mountain, Rockhouse and Braveheart. Ride from Williamson.
- [Rockhouse Trail System](https://wvriders.com/trails/rockhouse/): Rockhouse trail system guide: over 100 miles from Man and Gilbert, WV, one of the original Hatfield-McCoy systems. Trailhead, difficulty and connections.
- [Braveheart Trail System](https://wvriders.com/trails/braveheart/): Braveheart trail system guide: the newest Hatfield-McCoy system (2025) at Man, WV, shared trailhead with Rockhouse, and its connections.
- [Bearwallow Trail System](https://wvriders.com/trails/bearwallow/): Bearwallow trail system guide: original Hatfield-McCoy system near Logan, WV, open to Jeeps and full-size ORVs as well as ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes.
- [Pinnacle Creek Trail System](https://wvriders.com/trails/pinnacle-creek/): Pinnacle Creek trail system guide: Pineville and Mullens, WV, and the connected southern group.
- [Pocahontas Trail System](https://wvriders.com/trails/pocahontas/): Pocahontas trail system guide: Bramwell, WV, the southern connected group, and the new connector into Virginia's Spearhead Trails.
- [Indian Ridge Trail System](https://wvriders.com/trails/indian-ridge/): Indian Ridge trail system guide: Ashland, Northfork and Keystone, WV, in the southern connected group.
- [Warrior Trail System](https://wvriders.com/trails/warrior/): Plan a Warrior ride from War or Gary, WV: trailhead details, town connectors, easier trails and links to the southern system network.
- [Ivy Branch Trail System](https://wvriders.com/trails/ivy-branch/): Ivy Branch trail system guide: Julian, WV, 20 minutes from Charleston, open to Jeeps and ORVs.
- [Cabwaylingo Trail System](https://wvriders.com/trails/cabwaylingo/): Cabwaylingo trail system guide: ATV riding in Cabwaylingo State Forest, Wayne County, WV.
- [Big Coal River Trail System](https://wvriders.com/trails/big-coal-river/): Explore Big Coal River near Peytona, WV, with trailhead details, vehicle rules and riding options for ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes and Jeeps.
- [Tornado Single Trax Trail System](https://wvriders.com/trails/tornado/): Tornado Single Trax guide: the Hatfield-McCoy single-track-only system for dirt bikes and e-bikes near St. Albans, WV.
- [Matewan, WV](https://wvriders.com/towns/matewan/): Matewan, WV trail town guide: Devil Anse trailhead, the Matewan Massacre, museums and riding in town.
- [Delbarton, WV](https://wvriders.com/towns/delbarton/): Delbarton, WV trail town guide: Buffalo Mountain connector and riding in town.
- [Gilbert, WV](https://wvriders.com/towns/gilbert/): Gilbert, WV trail town guide: Rockhouse connector, riding in town until 11pm, National TrailFest.
- [Man, WV](https://wvriders.com/towns/man/): Man, WV trail town guide: Rockhouse and Braveheart trailhead, riding in town.
- [Logan, WV](https://wvriders.com/towns/logan/): Logan, WV trail town guide: Bearwallow connector, Chief Logan State Park and the Aracoma Story.
- [Bramwell, WV](https://wvriders.com/towns/bramwell/): Bramwell, WV trail town guide: Pocahontas trail system, the town of millionaires, and the Virginia connector.
- [Pineville, WV](https://wvriders.com/towns/pineville/): Pineville, WV trail town guide: Pinnacle Creek trailhead and the Wyoming County seat.
- [Mullens, WV](https://wvriders.com/towns/mullens/): Mullens, WV trail town guide: Pinnacle Creek connector town.
- [Northfork, WV](https://wvriders.com/towns/northfork/): Northfork, WV trail town guide: Indian Ridge connector, with Keystone and the Ashland trailhead nearby.
- [War, WV](https://wvriders.com/towns/war/): War, WV trail town guide: Warrior trailhead in West Virginia's southernmost city.
- [Gary, WV](https://wvriders.com/towns/gary/): Gary, WV trail town guide: ATV-friendly town on the Warrior system.
- [Julian, WV](https://wvriders.com/towns/julian/): Julian, WV guide: Ivy Branch trailhead and the Hatfield-McCoy Trails Welcome Center near Charleston.

## Lodging owned by the publisher
- [Buffalo Mountain Retreat](https://wvmountainretreat.com/): Four bedrooms for 16 riders, a private pool, and a locking garage and carport for your machines. Ride out on Williamson's town connector routes to Buffalo Mountain.
- [Linkous House](https://linkoushouse.com/): An 1896 home downtown with 11 bedrooms and 7 baths for groups up to 22. Walk to restaurants, ride out on the connector routes, and events are welcome.

Full page text: https://wvriders.com/llms-full.txt — readable text of every listed WV Riders page.