Trail Maps

Know Before You Ride

Interactive map of the four southern Hatfield-McCoy trail systems near Buffalo Trail — Pocahontas, Indian Ridge, Pinnacle Creek, and Warrior.

The Four Southern Trail Systems

Every trail segment below is drawn from official Hatfield-McCoy trail data, color-coded by difficulty. Click any segment for its name, number, and rating. Click a pin for trailhead directions.

Difficulty: Easiest More Difficult Most Difficult Extreme Single Track Pins: Buffalo Trail Resort Featured Cabin Trailhead

Reading the Map

Colors follow the official Hatfield-McCoy difficulty system. Green is family-friendly, blue steps up in technicality, black is challenging, and double-black/red is for experts. Single-track trails are shown as dashed lines — narrower, more technical, and often ATV-only.

Data source: MasterTrailInventory 5182026 — the official Hatfield-McCoy trail authority GIS dataset.


What's What

System 1 · 5 mi from resort

Pocahontas

Buffalo Trail's home trailhead. The widest range of difficulty in the network — beginner-friendly loops and expert technical sections in one system.

System 2 · ridge riding

Indian Ridge

Long ridge-top runs with big views across the coalfields. Popular for photo stops and open-throttle stretches. Blue and green trails dominate.

System 3 · creek & falls

Pinnacle Creek

Follows the Pinnacle Creek drainage through hardwood forest, waterfalls, and technical creek crossings. Great mix of scenic and technical.

System 4 · biggest

Warrior

The largest system in the network. Connects deep into the greater Hatfield-McCoy trail network for full-day and multi-day rides.


Getting to the Trails

Riding Tips Before You Go

• Download the official trail map PDFs to your phone — cell service is spotty on-trail.
• Carry your permit and a photo ID at all times.
• Fill up your tank before leaving Bluefield — no gas stations mid-trail.
• Tell someone your planned route and ETA back at the resort.


Straight From the Trail Authority

Need Help Planning Your Ride?

Call the front desk at Buffalo Trail. We ride these trails ourselves and can help you pick a route matched to your group's skill and how long you want to be out.

Book Your Stay at Buffalo Trail

Cabins, treehouses, and RV sites — five miles from the Pocahontas Trailhead.