HATFIELD-McCOY OFFERS "FIRST LOOK" AT NEW 100 MILES OF TRAIL

New addition will expand into Wyoming County in southern West Virginia

Once again, the Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area is expanding into another southern West Virginia county with great trails. The newest addition to the Hatfield-McCoy Trails will be located in Wyoming County. The Wyoming County Trail System will be named Pinnacle Creek and the trailhead will be called Castle Rock. This system will add another 100+ miles of trail, bringing their total to over 500 miles. A "First Look" event will be held on May 26-30 and will be open to all trail riders and will be FREE of charge. All participants must sign a release to take advantage of the offer. Give Hatfield-McCoy a call at 1-800-592-2217 or send them an email at info@trailsheaven.com to find out more information about this free weekend or check their website at

http://www.trailsheaven.com/
 

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EVENT RULES
All participants must be permitted and must wear helmets, eye protection and sturdy boots and or shoes. No open toe footwear is permitted. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on any trails. An adult must accompany all riders under the age of 16. Only ONE rider per vehicle is allowed. The fully qualified Hatfield-McCoy Trail Rangers will monitor trails during all permitted trail hours.

CAMPING & HOTEL/MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Cabins........
Twin Falls Resort State Park
Rt. 97 Box 1023
Mullens, WV 25882
(304) 294-4000

Campgrounds........
Twin Falls Resort State Park
Rt. 97 Box 1023
Mullens, WV 25882
(304) 294-4000

Lodging........

Cow Shed Motel & Restaurant / Mountain Motel
Closest to Castle Rock Trailhead
Route 10 East, P.O. Box 639, Pineville, WV 24874
Cowshed 304-732-7000
Mountain Motel 304-732-9177

Woody’s Motel
Located at the Intersection of 10 & 97
In Pineville, WV 24874
304-732-6540

Twin Falls Resort State Park
Rt. 97 Box 1023
Mullens, WV 25882
(304) 294-4000

OTHER INFORMATION

TRAIL ACTIVITIES........
Participants will be given a Hatfield McCoy Trail wristband, which will be
VALID AT THE PINNACLE CREEK TRAILS ONLY!

If you wish to ride any of our other trail systems you must purchase
a regular Hatfield McCoy Trail Permit.
Buffalo Mountain, Bear Wallow, and Rockhouse Systems and trailheads will be open for riding and are generally reached within 45-60 minutes drive time from the Pinnacle Creek Trails with a trailer and vehicle.

All trails are well marked, maintained and exciting to ride. Each system has trails that are rated from easy to hard. They are marked as: Green = Easiest; Blue = Intermediate; and Black = Most Difficult. Much of the natural terrain in southern West Virginia is mountainous and rocky………but varied enough to give beginners to experts a great place to ride!

Trail maps will be available upon your arrival at the Pinnacle Creek Trail System.

POKER RUN..............................
Participants will receive score cards for the Poker Run to be held on Friday. Prizes will be awarded on Friday evening, best hand wins.
Winners will be announced at 3:00pm on Friday.
1st Place prize is $100.00
2nd Place prize is a Hatfield McCoy Annual Permit
3rd Place prize is Hatfield McCoy Merchandise

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, May 26th
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Grand Opening Ceremony With Guest Speakers and Refreshments
2:30 pm – Dusk Open Trail Riding on Pinnacle Creek Trail System


Thursday, May 27th
9:00 am – Dusk Open Trail Riding on Pinnacle Creek Trail System


Friday, May 28th
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Poker Run
9:00 am – Dusk Open Trail Riding on Pinnacle Creek Trail System


Saturday, May 29th
9:00 am – Dusk Open Trail Riding on Pinnacle Creek Trail System


Sunday, May 30th
9:00 am – Dusk Open Trail Riding on Pinnacle Creek Trail System

 

 

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