Hatfield-McCoy trail system
Tornado Single Trax Trail System
Tornado Single Trax near St. Albans is the first single-track-only Hatfield-McCoy system: about 35 miles for dirt bikes and e-bikes only.
- County
- Kanawha County
- Miles
- About 35
- Difficulty
- Single track only: blue, black and red/black
- Trailheads
- 7900 Smith Creek Road, Tornado, WV 25202 (not staffed)
Parking and permits
Parking at 7900 Smith Creek Road, Tornado, WV 25202 is not staffed. Buy permits, and find restrooms, at the Coal River Group Welcome Center, 181 Pettigrew Lane, St. Albans, WV 25177, about half a mile away (9am to 5pm).
Difficulty mix
| Trail rating | Share of trails |
|---|---|
| More Difficult (blue) | 44% |
| Most Difficult (black) | 48% |
| Most Difficult Double (red/black) | 8% |
Per the Authority's trail page and brochure. Ratings are per trail; machines and riders must match the rating.
Who it suits
Tornado's published mix starts at More Difficult and includes Most Difficult and Most Difficult Double. There is no Easiest category. Experienced riders looking for technical single track have choices here; it is not a system to choose for a first green-trail ride.
Reading the Tornado map
Use Tornado's own legend: blue, black and red/black lines all represent single track here. The map labels Smith Creek Road beside the trailhead star and distinguishes approved highways from other roads. Check the current trail map before unloading.