from what i understand you really can't live there though right?
Yes, you can live in the towns around the Hatfield McCoy Trails. I live in Gilbert, WV which is in the heart of the Hatfield McCoy Trails. Now, you can't live on the trails themselves, but there are many towns around them. Some of the towns surrounding the trails are Gilbert, Man, Matewan, Williamson, Charleston, Logan, Pineville, and North Fork. I am sure there is a couple more, but this is all that I can think of off the top of my head.
Most of the towns offer lodging for the trails. Gilbert has more lodging options than any other town.