What is The Devil's Den?

The Authority presents The Devil's Den as a motorcycle route through southern West Virginia, with a downloadable map and dual-sport brochure. Its 2025 brochure describes winding public roads through Hatfield-McCoy feud country.

Do I need a Hatfield-McCoy permit for The Devil's Den?

The official Devil's Den brochure says no special permit is needed on the mapped public roads; it requires insurance, vehicle registration and a valid driver's license for street or dual-sport bikes. If you enter Hatfield-McCoy off-road trails, every operator and passenger needs a trail permit and must follow all trail rules, as the 2025 brochure also explains.

Beyond the Hatfield-McCoy

Other places to ride ATVs and UTVs in West Virginia

Spearhead Trails (Virginia)

The Pocahontas system now connects from Bramwell on Trail 34 to Spearhead's Original Pocahontas system in Virginia. You need a permit from each. See spearheadtrails.com for current prices.

Mountwood Park (Wood County)

A 600-acre ATV area near Parkersburg at 1014 Volcano Road, Waverly, for ATVs, UTVs and MX bikes. Season passes are $50 for adults and $25 for youth, and a day pass is $12. Mountwood permits

Burning Rock (Raleigh County)

A private off-road park near Sophia, southwest of Beckley, with 100+ miles of trail. Check its current status and prices before you go.

Cabwaylingo State Forest

A state forest with its own Hatfield-McCoy system. Cabwaylingo guide

The Devil's Den: a motorcycle road route

The Authority's Devil's Den page links a map and dual-sport brochure for motorcycle trips through southern West Virginia. Its August 2025 brochure describes winding roads through Hatfield-McCoy feud country, including Horsepen Mountain's switchbacks.

The brochure requires helmets, proof of insurance, vehicle registration and a valid driver's license for street or dual-sport bikes on these public roads. If your route enters Hatfield-McCoy off-road trails, each rider and passenger needs a trail permit and must follow the trail rules. Use the Authority's linked map to plan your route.

"Outlaw trails"

You'll hear riders talk about outlaw trails: undeveloped routes, often on private land, outside any managed system. The Authority tells riders to stay on its marked trails and warns that rescue crews may not find you in an unknown area. Ride the permitted systems.