Hatfield-McCoy trail system
Bearwallow Trail System
Bearwallow, near Logan, is one of the three original systems and is best known for its Most Difficult trails. It is open to full-size ORVs as well as ATVs, UTVs and motorcycles. It does not connect to other systems.
- County
- Logan County
- Trail towns
- Logan
- Difficulty
- Known for Most Difficult trails
- Trailheads
- 247 Bearwallow Drive, Ethel, WV 25076
Trailhead
247 Bearwallow Drive, Ethel, WV 25076. Staffed 9am to 2pm daily except major holidays, with parking, restrooms and permit sales.
Logan connector
The Country Roads Byways Visitor Center on Route 73 gives access to the City of Logan connector.
Vehicles
ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes and full-size ORVs. ORV rules are stricter: see full-size ORV rules.
Scenic riding and harder trails
The Authority describes Bearwallow as a mix of easy scenic riding and difficult trails. Choose green trails for the easier options. Check each turn before moving onto black or red/black terrain.
Preparing a full-size ORV
Bearwallow requires rollover protection on black and red/black trails. Drivers and passengers must wear helmets and eye protection, and seat belts must stay fastened. The driver needs a valid driver's license, and each person needs a trail permit.
Supplies on the Logan side
Bearwallow has direct access to gas, food and lodging. The brochure also lists Fountain Place Shopping Plaza and Chief Logan Lodge as destinations reached by the Country Roads Byways Visitor Center connector. Use the marked route when planning a stop on the Logan side.