HMT Indian Ridge Trail System
The Hatfield-McCoy Indian Ridge Trail System covers 63 miles in McDowell County, West Virginia, and at 2,000 to 2,800 feet elevation, it is the highest of all eight HMT systems, pushing above the plateau into genuine mountain terrain where the views, the temperature differential, and the trail character all reflect the altitude. The high-elevation routing produces a heavily forested, well-shaded corridor on primarily intermediate terrain: trails are in good condition with a hard-packed clay and rock base, sustained grades that reflect the elevation gain, and a cooler microclimate that makes August riding significantly more comfortable here than at lower-elevation systems. The Indian Ridge trailhead is served by the adjacent Ashland Resort, which handles permit sales, fueling, food, lodging, and trail passes in a single campus, a significant logistical convenience that reduces the need to drive out of the riding area for services. The system connects directly to the Pinnacle Creek system for 60+ additional miles. ATVs, UTVs, and off-highway motorcycles are all permitted; the operator specifies no 4x4 trucks or dune buggies on this system. Annual HMT permit required: $26.50 (WV residents) / $65 (non-residents). Year-round, sunrise to sunset.