CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice announced during a briefing on Wednesday that the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System would be accessible to Mountain State residents at no cost this weekend.
The announcement comes as part of 2022’s celebration of WV Day, which falls on Monday, June 20.
“This is our way of saying ‘Thank You’ for the support of the residents of WV,” said Marketing Consultant Chris Zeto. “We look forward to creating memories with you, your family, and friends during the WV Day holiday weekend!”
During the holiday weekend, from June 17 – June 20, West Virginia state residents will be able to ride for free with West Virginia Day Trail Passes, which will be made available upon presentation of a valid West Virginia driver’s license or West Virginia state-issued I.D. at Hatfield-McCoy trailheads and facilities.
Hatfield-McCoy officials do advise that all Hatfield-McCoy Trails rules and regulations will apply as they normally would over the weekend. It has also been advised that West Virginia Department of Natural Resources Police Officers will be active on the trails checking for valid rider permits.
WV Day permits will be available at the following Hatfield-McCoy Trails trailheads and facilities,
Bearwallow Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm
Buffalo Mountain Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm
Cabwaylingo Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm
Country Roads Visitors Center – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm
Devil Anse Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm
Hatfield McCoy Welcome Center – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm
Ivy Branch Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm
Pinnacle Creek Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm
Pocahontas Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm
Rockhouse Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm
Warrior Trailhead – Open 9:00am to 2:00pm
More information on WV Day trail permits can be found here at the WV Governor’s official site.
