Trail: Grassroots
National Park: Torrington Parks Department
Miles: .9 miles

Trail: Bucking Mule Falls
National Park: Bighorn National Forest
Features: Waterfall(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running

Difficulty: Intermediate
Miles: 12 miles
Desc: Trail provides access to overlook where you can view waterfall of more than 600 ft.
35 miles from Lovell to Forest Road 14 on US highway 14A, 12 miles on Forest Road 14 to trailhead.

Trail: Blackwater Fire Memorial
National Park: Shoshone National Forest
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Creek(s)
Geological feature(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Meadow(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Camping
Camping - Backpacking
Dogs - Mushing
Dogs - On leash
Equestrian - riding
Equestrian - pack trips
Equestrian - other stock
Fishing
Motorized vehicles - Snowmobiling
Motorized vehicles - Motorcycling
Shooting - Archery
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds
Hunting (any)
Hunting - Archery
Hunting - Big game
Hunting - Bird
Hunting - Small game
Rock climbing
Rockhounding
Snow - Skiiing, downhill
Snow - Snow play, general
Snow - Snowboarding
Difficulty: Intermediate
Elevation: 10219 ft
Desc: The Blackwater NRT is a unique natural and historic experience that begins near and then accesses the site of the Blackwater wildfire fatality site. The Blackwater fire occurred in 1937 and was the site of a wildfire entrapment that trapped 48 men and killed 15 brave firefighters from the Forest Service and Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) and Wyoming Bureau of Public Roads. The trail begins near the Blackwater recreation resort and roadside Firefighter Memorial structure on the North Fork of the Shoshone River. The trail then follows a creek-side location to the site of the fatalities. A unique bronze and rock Memorial depicting the location of the fatalities is the most common destination. The history of the Memorial structures is almost as interesting as the event they memorialize. Designed for Forest Service employees and built by CCC enrollees in tribute to their fallen comrades, the structures are fine examples of stone masonry and design of the CCC era. The upper Memorial is centered on a huge bronze diorama of the terrain and fire tragedy. The five-foot-in-diameter, stone and bronze plaque was packed by livestock to the site - no small feat in itself. The trail continues on to a smaller stone location, marking where some men survived the fire and continues on a steep climb to Clayton Mountain, the site of a Forest Service lookout tower that no longer exists. The vistas from Clayton Mountain are well worth the energy required to climb the last mile of the trail. The vista reveals the huge expanse of the Washakie and North Absaroka Wilderness areas which together total more than a million acres of some of the wildest, untamed country left in the lower 48 states. Fauna that can be encountered along the trail includes mule deer, big horn sheep, elk, a number of bird species and last, but not least, grizzly bear which are commonly seen in the area.

Trail: Beartooth Loop
National Park: Shoshone National Forest
Features: Climbing area(s)
Creek(s)
Geological feature(s)
Glacier(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Meadow(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Waterfall(s)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Camping
Camping - Backpacking
Dogs - Mushing
Dogs - On leash
Equestrian - riding
Equestrian - pack trips
Equestrian - other stock
Fishing
Motorized vehicles - Snowmobiling
Motorized vehicles - Motorcycling
Shooting - Archery
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds
Hunting (any)
Hunting - Archery
Hunting - Big game
Hunting - Bird
Hunting - Small game
Rock climbing
Rockhounding
Snow - Skiiing, downhill
Snow - Snow play, general
Snow - Snowboarding
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation: 10530 ft
Miles: 9.7 miles
Desc: The Beartooth Loop trail is a scenic loop trail that originates near the Gardner headwall, a well-known geologic feature adjacent to the Beartooth All American Highway. This trail traverses a scenic piece of the alpine and sub-alpine Beartooth Plateau. After a relatively steep plunge from the Highway to Gardner Lake, the trail follows a relatively gentle grade in a large loop. In addition to stunning scenery, the trail takes users in close proximity to three large lakes noted for small but hungry fish. The fauna of the area includes pike, marmots, mule deer, raptors and occasionally a grizzly bear or wolf which inhabit the wilds adjacent to the trail. The trail serves as a compliment to the scenic Beartooth All American road which traverses the Plateau and on to Yellowstone National Park.
38 miles W of Red Lodge, MT on US 212 or 16.5 miles NW of Cody,on Hwy 120 to Sunlight Basin Road - 51 miles. To US 212 junction. Go E on 212 to Hauser (n. of Hauser lake, on Beartooth Hwy), Gardner (above Gardner Lake) or Dollar Lake (access by 4WD) trailheads.

Trail: Whispering Spruce NRT
National Park: US Forest Service
Features: Mountain peak(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation: 4840 ft
Desc: A one mile loop trail traversing the highest point in the state of West Virginia.
Follow signs from Circleville (Route 28) on US 33 between Elkinsand Horman.

Trail: North Bend Rail Trail
National Park: North Bend State Park
Miles: 60.5 miles
Desc: The North Bend Rail Trail is a multi-use recreational trail operated by West Virginia State Parks. Formerly an abandoned spur of the CSX system, the trail is part of the 5,500 mile coast-to-coast American Discovery Trail. Stretching 72 miles from I-77 near Parkersburg in Wood County to Wolf Summit in Harrison County, this scenic trail passes through 13 tunnels and crosses 36 bridges. Easily accessible from north/south Interstates 77 and 79, the trail nearly parallels US Route 50 east and west.

The trail passes through wild and natural areas, farmland and a variety of small rural communities that grew up along its length. The many points of interest and history include the Old Stone House and the former Stage Coach Inn at Pennsboro, a marble factory, hand-blown glass factories, outlet stores, arts and craft markets, fairs and festivals, sites of trail robberies and legends of tunnel ghosts. The trail also passes numerous state, county and local parks.

Trail: Huntington Museum of Art System
National Park: Huntington Museum of Art
Features: Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds

Difficulty: Easy
Miles: 2.5 miles
Desc: Abundant Spring wildflowers along the trail which starts at the museum and loops round past a ravine area. Wooded.
From Interstate 64, take Exit 8 (5th St. Road) Go towards Huntington at end of exit ramp. Go about 300 ft and turn R onto Miller Road. Follow for 1 mile then turn L onto McCullough Road. Uphill + left at Stop sign Turn Left into Parking lot of Museum.

Trail: Hatfield-McCoy Trails
National Park: Hatfield-McCoy Regoinal Recreation Authority
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Meadow(s)
Mountain peak(s)
River(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Waterfall(s)
Wetland(s)
Activities: Bicycling - Mountain
Dogs - On leash
Equestrian - riding
Motorized vehicles - ATV riding
Motorized vehicles - Motorcycling

Elevation: 2600 ft
Miles: 500 miles
Desc: Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Area better known as the “Hatfield-McCoy Trails” is a professionally designed trail system that provides a safe recreational experience for all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrian users. The first 300 miles opened to the public in October 2000. Currently there are 400 miles of trails with expansion plans continuing until the trails reach a network of 2,000 miles with continuous trails weaving throughout eight counties in Southern West Virginia (Boone, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne and Wyoming) on private and corporate owned property.
The trails have sold over 23,000 permits since opening and have had visitors from forty six states and six countries. Survey data indicates that 57.3% of our visitors are very likely to return and feel their visit was “Great-worth the trip” and 34.8% indicate the trails are “Awesome-best place ever ridden.”
The intention of the trail system is to provide the finest recreational trails experience in the country. The trail system compliments the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and is one that cooperating landowners, area residents and businesses are proud to host. The trail system has sparked an entrepreneurial spirit throughout southern West Virginia. Many new businesses have been generated and old businesses on the verge of closing; have now been rejuvenated.
The Hatfield-McCoy Trail System is designed on privately owned property. Each trail within the system is numbered and rated according to difficulty (Green = Easiest, Blue= More difficult, Black = Most Difficult and Orange = Single Track). the BLM provides oversight on construction, maintenance, and environmental issues. The trail systems currently connect to the Town of Matewan and the Town of Gilbert. This allows trail riders to enter towns for lodging, food, water, etc.
The Hatfield-McCoy Trail system interacts with many historical towns, monuments, museums and other tourist attractions such as: The Matewan Massacre, Twisted Gun Golf Course, Shawnee Living History Trail, Coal Heritage Trail, Chief Logan Civil War and Indian Museum, and Hatfield Cemetery, where the famous “Devil Anse Hatfield” statue is located. Each town has its own unique history and places to visit. The Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority not only draws interest to the trail system: once visitors are here, they are anxious to learn the history that surrounds southern West Virginia.

The cost of a 1-day permit is $15, a 7-day permit is $35, West Virginia residents pay $25 per year and out-of-state residents pay $100 year.

The Hatfield-McCoy Trail System has been featured in many popular sports oriented magazines such as Dirt Wheels, ATV Action, ATV Sport, REV Magazine and ATV Magazine. We recently played host to ATV Magazine TV, which aired a 6-minute segment on The Outdoor Life Network and The Discovery Channel. The Hatfield-McCoy Trails website (www.trailsheaven.com) received 2.3 million hits during the month of June 2003.

Finally, the Coalition for Recreational Trails recently awarded the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System the “2003 Acheivement Award” for Outstanding Use of Recreational Trails Program Funds in the category of Construction and Design-Long Distance.

Trail: Warnimont Park-Oak Leaf Trail
National Park: Milwaukee Co Dept. of Parks
Miles: 1.5 miles

Trail: Sugar River State Trail
National Park: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
Features: Creek(s)
Grove(s)
River(s)
Meadow(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Fishing
Bicycling (any)
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Motorized vehicles - Snowmobiling
Wildlife observation - Birds
Dogs - Mushing

Difficulty: Easy
Miles: 23 miles
Desc: Follows the abandoned Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul railroad bed. Trestle bridges over streams, through rolling hills, verdant meadows and state wildlife areas