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War, West Virginia

War is West Virginia's southernmost city and home to the Warrior trailhead at 84 Silcox Lane.

County
McDowell County
Trail systems
Warrior

Trail access

  • Warrior: Warrior rides from War, West Virginia's southernmost city, and reaches Gary. Over half its trails are rated Easiest, which makes it a good pick for newer riders. Trailhead: 84 Silcox Lane, War, WV 24892.

Start at the Warrior trailhead

The staffed Warrior trailhead is at 84 Silcox Lane in War. The Authority lists parking, restrooms, permits and merchandise at the facility; its 2025 brochure gives staffing hours of 9am to 2pm daily except major holidays.

Ride into the southern network

Warrior links to Pinnacle Creek, Indian Ridge and Pocahontas, and its community connectors reach War and Gary. The Authority describes Warrior as scenic and lists food, fuel and lodging in War.

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Questions riders ask

Where is the Warrior trailhead?

The trailhead is at 84 Silcox Lane in War, West Virginia's southernmost city.

Which systems connect to Warrior?

Warrior connects with Pinnacle Creek, Indian Ridge and Pocahontas.