Find a Great ATV Trail by Region

Finding ATV riding trails for public use can beyours at home.
challenging, particularly if you want to take an- West Virginia - Rated the "Top ATV Trail System
out-of-state trip and make a vacation out of youron the East Coast" by Dirt Wheels magazine in 2008,
pastime. Use this helpful guide to find public trailsthe Hatfield and McCoy Trails located in southern
across the United States, or learn useful,West Virginia feature over 500 miles of ATV riding
region-specific tips to make riding more comfortablepaths. Beginning in Charleston and heading southwest,
and fun for you.you can experience a wide variety of terrain ranging
Northeast - Although ATV riding in the winter isfrom easy to extremely difficult and beautiful
uncommon due to heavy snow and inclementmountain scenic views.
weather, fall attracts plenty of tourists to the- Southwest - One attractive feature of an ATV trail
region's wooded riding trails. Enjoy the crisp autumnin the Southwest is the sheer number of remote and
air and stunning fall foliage by exploring these popularuninhibited camping opportunities that are available in
ATV trails in the Northeast:the desert, mountains, lakes and canyons. If you are
- Maine - The extensive ATV trail network coursinggoing on a backwoods camping trip, be sure to pack
throughout Maine is mostly privately owned, and youappropriately. The desert is hot during the day, but
must belong to a club that has been grantedcan be cold at night. Pack for both extremes to
permission to use them. However, you may bumpremain safe, as well as comfortable.
along public trails owned by the Bureau of Parks and- Arizona - Sprinkled throughout central and southern
Lands, including those found in Mt. Blue State Park,Arizona are primitive ATV trails just waiting to be
located in the southwestern corner of the state.explored. recommends exploring Box Canyon of the
Here you can enjoy ATV riding trails surrounded byHassayampa Trail, an intermediate to difficult 13-mile
the natural wildlife and verdant landscape that onlytrail through the desert. Along the way, stop through
Maine can offer.ghost towns and cemetaries for a glimpse into the
- Pennsylvania - Allegheny National Forestold Southwest.
encompasses over 510,000 acres in northernWest - Riding at high mountain altitudes can be a
Pennsylvania. This heavily wooded and hilly area is thechallenge, and handling physical exertion on your
perfect place to watch summer greenery transition4-wheeler can be tricky in the thin, low-oxygen
into a gorgeous display of autumn foliage. The parkmountain air. If you're travelling here for a vacation,
also boasts five main ATV trails varying from 10- totake a few days to adjust to the climate. You'll feel
40-mile loops, ranging in degrees of difficulty frombetter while riding and be less likely to be affected
easy to difficult. Camping is available off most trails.by altitude sickness.
South and Southeast - ATV riding trails in the South- Utah - The Moab riding region in Southeast Utah is
can be fun, but they come with plenty of heat andrenowned for breathtaking and challenging ATV
humidity during the summer. Stay cool and avoid heatriding, and rightfully so. Make your way through the
exhaustion by wearing a vented face mask and shirtlush, dramatic landscape of the Colorado River
made of breathable material, as well as drinkingCanyon. Summit the appropriately named "Top of the
plenty of water.World" scenic point, where you can survey
- Tennessee - The Coal Creek Trails in Oliver Springs,360-degree panoramic views of mountains, sweeping
Tenn., has over 160 miles of moderate-terrain trailsred rock valleys and dense mineral beds. If you don't
and great scenery. You can purchase an all-day ridingwant to camp, spend the night along your route in
permit from the campground office for less than $20.one of the many lodging opportunities that offer
For lighter traveling, you can rent an ATV and leavespectacular views.