Just wanted to let everyone know how the trails were and for those who have never been, what to expect.

My family took the 9.5 hr drive to a small town just outside of Charleston, WV. I would say it was definatley worth it because it was an experience we wont soon forget.

We stayed at Kathryn's-Kabins which is right off rt 119 about 15 miles south-southwest of Charleston. They have 4 cabins there. There was a group of guys staying at one of the cabins and they had their ATV's parked right outside their door.
We unloaded the ATV's and all our gear, the cabin was warm as Randy (the owner) left the heat on for us. It was so nice to be able to park our ATV's right outside the cabin.
The Kabin had 4 bunk beds, (Randy plans on making a couple more with double beds) a Heater/AirConditioner, Fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, alarm clock, and full bathroom stocked with all the toiletries and some magazines for reading.
The Kabin's are right off the trail and overall we were very satisfied with our stay. We couldve stayed at a hotel for about the same price but we wouldve had to trailer the atv's to the trail system everyday - so it was definatley worth it to stay "on the trail"

There is a mile stretch of dirt road from Kathryn's Kabins to the Little Coal River trail head or "Water-ways" trail head.

At the trail head is a trailer where you can purchase your ride passes $19 for 1 day $37 for 3-7 day pass.

After getting your pass you start on trail #10 and it takes you to the first trail split.

Everyone needs to take trail #10 to get to the trails and this was one of our complaints. We chose Little Coal because it had the highest percentage of green or EASY trails and we had our 8 yr old with us.

Well if you have watched the video we made you will see my girlfriend walking back down the trail, that was after she rode the youngest's little KFX80 up the trail to the split and walked back. This trail in our opinion should be a medium to hard difficulty - It was narrow, with many hills and corners and the whole thing was on a ledge where if you went off the trail, you would go down quite far and more surely get hurt. We were way to nervous having her ride that part and there were a few others where we had to repeat this.

Now I dont want to discourage people from bringing their little ones and ours put probably about 30-40 miles on her little 80, but I do want to warn you that in a few places it can get a little hairy for children - even on the easy trails.

That, is the ONLY complaint we had about the trail system. We had the time of our lives!
The scenery was breathtaking and the trails were the best we've ever ridden. Unfortuantely now we think we may be spoiled as nothing else can compare. We highly reccomend anyone who can get the chance to go, should go.

If you have any questions, I will do my best to answer them.

If you havent yet - check out our video from Hatfield McCoy

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It sounds like you all had a wonderful time. I always try to warn folks with kids about the trail into that sysem being 2 way traffic, and narrow in some places. I tried to watch your video, and it showed the view of the cabins, and then wouldn't play anymore?

If you ever want to venture out to the other systems, we have a site that has a ton of information about the H.M trails. We love it down there and ride there every chance we get. The Pinnacle Creek system would be a good one for your family also....the trails are very mild there compared to the other systems. You're more than welcome to check out our site for the ride reports and pics we have (www.quad-crew.com) There are lots of places to stay that have all the comforts of home and you can ride directly to the trails from most of them.

Thanks for sharing your ride, and we hope you have many more fun trips.

 

thank you for the great video i cant wait to go

 

Take trail 18. It is a big loop with very little or no hills. It is all mud and water trails and it is a good trail for beginning and younger riders. I just went there earlier this week and I loved it!! Recommend 100%!

 

Nice video!!
The big question, what about the kids riding age to cc limits? I noticed your 8 year old riding a 80, do they even ask? I have a 10 year old and a 12 year old that would love to go ride somewhere, but we seem to run across the age/cc thing at most places. I'm not worried about the trails and my boys, but I wouldn't want to make the haul and find out we can't ride.

 

Well I dont know if time of year made a difference but we went in Nov and they didnt even ask. I think I fudged the numbers on the registration sheets and said she was 12 and my 2nd oldest was 16 (she was riding a 250 -which minimum age is 16) They didnt ask any questions.

I honestly dont think they care.

I understand why they have those laws but a 11-12 yr old would be smashing his/ her elbows with their knees on an 80cc.

Our 8 yr old got tired by the 2nd day so I rode her on the back of mine which isnt a 2X machine (apparently thats a law too) and the trail trooper that stopped us didnt say a thing.
He just wanted to see our passes and get our names. he was really cool, couldnt believe some of the places he took that jeep.

 

I have been riding at Hatfield McCoy on a full-sized atv for about 4 years and I am only 14 years old. My dad asked the park ranger and he said it doesn't matter to him as long as they kid can control the atv.

 

I agree with that.

Although when I was at Tug Hill we got passed by a group and at the tail end was what looked like a 7 yr old riding a 500HO sportsman. The kid couldnt even touch the foot brake while driving. To me, that quad was WAY oversized for him and thats where the law would or should come into play.

 

If you look at my sig, you can see my sons quads. They both have been riding for about 4-5 years now and they handle their machines quite well. If they didn't, they sure won't be riding the ones they have let alone as modded as they are. Most places don't really care how well they handle them, or, how they fit them. Its all about the age limit thing to them.
H-M sounds great!! I think we my try and plan a trip some time soon. I might even bring the wife, although she hates to ride, she could hang out at the camper. Is there many places (towns) with stores that she could visit while we are riding. (she would have to ride my sportsman to them) THANKS!!!

 

It is a great time. You'd have a blast!

As far as stores or towns, there are none that I could find near the Little Coal River Trail System in Logan - which is the trails we rode.
Charleston is about 10 miles away but you cant get there by ATV. At least I dont know of a way to.

Now HM has 4 different trail systems, while the one we went on had the most easy trails, I dont know if the other 3 would have towns with stores in them to visit.
www.trailsheaven.com

If you do go, make sure to take pictures and post them so we can all see!!! Thanks.