Hatfield-McCoy Trail Rules and Regulations set forth by the West Virginia State Legislature.
HB 4488, 20-14-8.

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General Rules

 

• User permit required for all drivers and passengers

• Everyone must wear a DOT or Snell approved helmet and eye protection

• All operators and passengers must meet manufacturer’s minimum age and size requirements

• No one under the age of 6 is allowed on the trails under any circumstances

• Any operator or passenger under the age of 16 must be under the direct supervision and within eyesight of their parent or guardian at all times

• Obey all signs, gates and barriers, stay on marked trails

• Trails only open during daylight hours

• No littering, No camping, No fires

• No alcohol may be consumed or possessed

• No glass containers of any kind

• Be aware of oncoming traffic, particularly in blind curves and hills

• No competitions of speed, endurance or climbing ability allowed at any time without a special use permit

• Operate at reasonable speeds and under control at all times

• All machines must be equipped with a properly functioning muffler and USFS approved spark arrestor

ORV-Specific Rules

 

• ORVs are ONLY permitted on the Bearwallow, Cabwaylingo and Ivy Branch trail systems.

• Driver and passengers are required to wear helmets.

• Driver and passengers must have valid trail permits.

• A valid driver’s license is required to operate an ORV.

• All passengers must be 8 years of age or older OR at least 6 years of age and 4 feet tall. No booster or car seats are allowed.

• Seat belts must be worn at all times. the number of passengers is limited to the number of factory installed seat belts.

• ORVs are required to have a roll cage on all most difficult (black and black/red) trails.

UTV-Specific Rules

 

• The driver and passengers of a UTV must:

• Wear helmets (DOT or SNELL approved)

• Wear seat belts at all times; the number of passengers is limited to the number of factory installed seat belts.

• Keep their hands, arms, feet, head and legs inside the vehicle at all times during operation.

• No booster seats or car seats are allowed

• Possess a valid owner’s manual for the machine being operated that is able to be produced upon request.

• Stay on designated trails. UTVs are permitted on easiest, more difficult, and select most difficult trails (signed accordingly).

• UTVs must be equipped with a steering wheel and low pressure tires.