Hatfield-McCoy trail system
Warrior Trail System
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.
- County
- McDowell County
- Difficulty
- Mostly green and blue
- Trailheads
- 84 Silcox Lane, War, WV 24892
Trailhead
84 Silcox Lane, War, WV 24892. Staffed 9am to 2pm daily except major holidays, with parking, restrooms and permit sales.
Difficulty mix
| Trail rating | Share of trails |
|---|---|
| Easiest (green) | 52% |
| More Difficult (blue) | 34% |
| Most Difficult (black) | 8% |
| Most Difficult Double (red/black) | 3% |
| Single Track (orange) | 3% |
Per the Authority's trail page and brochure. Ratings are per trail; machines and riders must match the rating.
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.
Supplies in War and Gary
The Authority lists food, fuel and lodging in both War and Gary. Plan your supply stops around those town services when riding the southern network.
Reading the road connections
The brochure map labels War, Gary and Welch for orientation. It distinguishes approved highways from other highways and uses TH symbols for routes leading to the trailhead. A road appearing on the map is not, by itself, an approved riding route.
Vehicles and trail signs
Warrior is not open to full-size ORVs such as Jeeps and trucks. UTVs may use green and blue trails and Most Difficult trails specifically signed for them. The system also has orange single track for experienced dirt-bike riders.