Hatfield-McCoy trail town
Northfork, West Virginia
Northfork and nearby Keystone are the Indian Ridge connector towns. The unstaffed trailhead is at Ashland, where Ashland Resort sells permits.
- County
- McDowell County
- Trail systems
- Indian Ridge
Trail access
- Indian Ridge: Indian Ridge starts at Ashland in McDowell County, with connectors to Northfork and Keystone. Its trailhead is not staffed, so buy your permit before you arrive. Trailhead: County Road 17, Ashland, WV 25868 (not staffed).
Parking at Ashland
The Indian Ridge trailhead at Ashland has parking and restrooms. It is unstaffed, so do not count on buying a permit at the trailhead.
Where to buy a permit
The Authority lists Ashland Resort as the nearest business to the Indian Ridge trailhead. It sells permits and merchandise and connects directly to the system.
Northfork and the Indian Ridge access
Northfork and Keystone are community access points to Indian Ridge. The unstaffed trailhead itself is at Ashland, and the Authority lists food, fuel and lodging in Northfork, Keystone and Ashland.
Connected systems
Indian Ridge links with Pinnacle Creek, Warrior and Pocahontas, making Northfork a gateway to the southern connected group. Check the current trail map before choosing a route.