Hatfield and Macoy trails

[zephyr]

Has any one been up there recently. All comments and suggestions wanted as I have not been and thinking about going. What is the best trail, places to advoid or must see places.
Thanks in advance.

[gmiller0737]

We made 2 trips to Hatfield McCoy this year 1 in August & 1 in October,Once you go you will be hooked! We rode Little Coal River & stayed @ Katheren's Kabins you can ride your Atv right from the Cabin to the Little Coal River Trail Head,We also Trailered over & rode Bear Wallow 1 day & Buffalo Mountian another day,Little Coal has the easier trails & there are plenty of more challanging trails as well,Bearwallow's easier rated trails are a little more difficult than L.C.R.'s & Buffalo Mountians were quite a bit more difficult than the others,Be sure your Atv's brakes are working 100% you will need them plenty of steep rocky trails on all the systems,We rode all the "Green" Trails & Most of the "Blue" @ L.C.R. but only rode the "Green" Trails on the other systems as I had My 12 & 14 year old kids with Me,I asked about the "Rockhouse" Trails & most locals did not recomend it with lesser experienced riders,By next Summer they will have 2 additional trail systems in place,Every one of the locals we met were frendly & we will make 2 or 3 trips to Hatfield McCoy in 2012,One thing to remember is Trails are Rated "Green" for easiest,"Blue" For More difficult,& "Black" for Most difficult,Double Black for Extreme Difficult,We only tried 1 Black & My son fliped his ATV but son & Atv were unhurt,Each trails ratings are only for that trail system in other words a "Green" Trail @ L.C.R. is not equal to a "Green" Trail @ Buffalo Mountian or any other system,They have a great fourm @ www.trailsheaven.com
PM Me if you have any other questions or Reply Here,For your 1st Trip you May want to start Out @ Little Coal River it is about the easiest of all the systems & there are plenty of challanging trails there Too.

[zephyr]

thanks gmiller is it mostly muddy or rocky or a good mix

[gmiller0737]

Some mud depending on the particular trail system but for the most part rocky,You will have a blast,I thik Little Coal River is the only system that does not have a Town Connector,On the trail that do have Town connectors you can ride your Atv's right into a town for food/gas.

[zephyr]

Thanks again Gmiller anyone else got any comments?

[zephyr]

I just got back and wish these trails were closer to Florida as they are outstanding and I recommend they to everyone.

[SMP63]

Glad to hear you had a good time. Did you take any pics?    Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!

[digginfool]

Any hassles from the rangers?  Kind of an odd requirement that you must be in possession of the owner's manual to prove vehicle is being used as intended.  I can understand having rules and I'm all for safety but that seems a bit extreme.

[zephyr]

Diggingfool I talked to several rangers and not a one of them asked if I had a manual all of them were real nice and helpful.

[SMP63]

Hay Zephyr, when are you guys gonna fly again? I would like to come out & watch the set up
& launch!!!

[gmiller0737]

The only bad thing about Hatfield McCoy is it spoils you & makes you want to go back again & again,We are planning trips in June-August & October,We never had any issues with the Rangers I was a little concerned as My 12 year old was on a Recon 250,@ more Trail Systems are in the works & are supposed to open later this year.

[tropics2003]

Gilbert is the best town to stay in. We just went for New Years & seen SNOW!! We stay in a Rental house right there in the town & Rode the Rockhouse Trail!! It is Great cause you can ride the ATV's right there in the town! There is a Movie Theatre, Hardees, Family Dollar, Grocery Store & More! We have stayed there several times, has all the Ammenities & Plenty of Parking! The House sleeps more than 10 People & Plenty of room!! Check the website. www.mcannarentals.com The Phone Number is 304-682-6380 Tell her Michelle & Steve sent you! You can ride over to Mann & eat lunch & ride their town also. Sherry is the best Host & you have a Great Comfortable Place to stay & Affordable!! We cooked every night & saved alot of Money. There is a Grill & we cooked out Steaks one night on the Balcony! You have a fire pit outside. It is Awesome!! We are going back in the Spring! We have been there 4 times already! Very FUN!!!       

[gmiller0737]

Booked our first trip of 2012 Yesterday,We will be returning to Hatfield McCoy's Little Coal River June 10 to 14th & will likely book dates for August & October Too