Hatfield-McCoy trail town
Bramwell, West Virginia
Bramwell, the historic town of coal millionaires, is the gateway to the Pocahontas system and the new Trail 34 connector into Virginia's Spearhead Trails.
- County
- Mercer County
- Trail systems
- Pocahontas
- ATVs in town
- ATV-friendly per WV Tourism
- Visitor info
- official page
Trail access
- Pocahontas: Pocahontas rides out of Bramwell, the old town of coal millionaires, and connects to Indian Ridge, Pinnacle Creek and Warrior. A connector on Trail 34 links it to Virginia's Spearhead Trails. Trailhead: 11110 Coal Heritage Road, Bramwell, WV 24715 (Coaldale).
Worth a stop
The historic district of millionaires' homes and the Coal Heritage Trail Interpretive Center.
Permits and parking
The Pocahontas trailhead is in Coaldale, just outside Bramwell. It has parking, restrooms and permit sales. The 2025 brochure lists staffing from 9am to 5pm daily except major holidays.
Connected systems
Pocahontas connects with Indian Ridge, Pinnacle Creek and Warrior. Bramwell is a town access point for this southern group, with food, fuel and lodging available.
Pinnacle Rock State Park
Pinnacle Rock State Park near Bramwell has hiking trails, picnic facilities and a fishing lake. It is a day stop; the park has no overnight accommodations.