Hatfield-McCoy trail system
Indian Ridge Trail System
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.
- County
- McDowell County
- Trail towns
- Northfork
- Difficulty
- Every rating
- Trailheads
- County Road 17, Ashland, WV 25868 (not staffed)
Trailhead
County Road 17, Ashland, WV 25868. Parking and restrooms, but no staff and no permit sales. Ashland Resort nearby sells permits.
Connected systems
Pinnacle Creek, Warrior, Indian Ridge and Pocahontas connect into one southern group the Authority describes as the most continuous miles of trails east of the Mississippi.
Who it suits
Blue trails are the largest category in both official breakdowns for Indian Ridge. The system also has green, black, red/black and single-track options. Plan for more than easy riding if you want to explore beyond the green trails.
Food, fuel and lodging
The Authority lists food, fuel and lodging in Ashland, Northfork and Keystone. That gives riders town stops to work into a longer trip through the southern network. Choose a supply stop before leaving the unstaffed Ashland parking area.
Vehicles and trail signs
Indian Ridge is closed to full-size ORVs such as Jeeps and trucks. UTVs may use green and blue trails and selected Most Difficult trails signed for them. Orange single track is for experienced riders on two wheels.