Hatfields & Mccoys Trails July 4 to July 7 2013

[Shawn H]

You need to keep in mind that HFMC (Jeff) does not set the law for utv atv that is a state law by WV. You need to talk to state rep. for this to happen. Not HFMc!

[jpswift1]

Excellent news! Thanks for all your effort with this, Shawn. I'm really looking forward to this ride!

[amphibious drew]

Someone keep an eye out for ankle covering crock boots.

[lewis]

Very good news. Will watch for this. Thanks for all your efforts.

[jpswift1]

Someone keep an eye out for ankle covering crock boots.

HA! You love those Crocs. Would your OSHA approved ones work for this?

[rjmorgan]

There are some wonderful alternative trails that the hfmts cannot dictate what you want to do. Some great riding, dry and wet, and tons of trails to find. I ride a few of the outlaw trails myself all the time. You have open camping, private camping, and also access beside the hfmt. Look up on youtube things like "wagon wheel" in WV or outlaw trails wv, or stair steps wv. These are all great rides, no restrictions at all, all day rides, The great thing is that even that its in the middle of no where you can still get a meal and a beer way up in the mountains or bring your own. If anyone is interested please let me know. I hope to have my first max in about a month, if not I got an old kawi 220 bayou that I run up there all the time.

[Shawn H]

Update, July 4 to July 7 2013. You will get your permits at the Little Coal River trailhead. If you want to camp there's two campgrounds right off LCRT, go to HFMC web page and you will see them under Little Coal River Trail and book it. There will be also a new trail open at this time that we can go on also. Lets make this a safe and great trip. Hope see you all there.

[Shawn H]

Hatfields & McCoys
July 4 to July 7 2013.

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1. Shawn H

[Dan67]

Doh I will have to miss this ride.. Will be at the beach with family that week.

[amphibious drew]

Hatfields & McCoys
July 4 to July 7 2013.

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1. Shawn H
2. Amphibious Drew

[amphibious drew]

Shawn,

Are there any vehicle registration or insurance requirements? I want to make sure we don't all get down there and then they decide we need some sort of registration or insurance on our machines. If we do need extra paperwork, we need to have a heads up as most people don't bother to get their machines plated.

[Shawn H]

The only thing he put in email was, everyone who comes will be required to wear a helmet eye protection and over the ankle boots. The permits must be purchased by every driver and passenger. Keep in mind we are getting a special permit for our event. And he knows about and what are units are.

In saying this here is,
Hatfield-McCoy Trail Rules and Regulations, on there web page for utv and atv

Obey all user rules

All trail users must have a valid Hatfield-McCoy Trail Permit. The user permit is to be affixed to the left side of user's helmet below the goggle line at all times. Users who wish to transfer permit to another helmet may do so in person at our administrative office Rt. 10 South, Rich Creek Road, Lyburn WV, 25632.
Everyone must wear a DOT, SNELL or other approved helmet and protective eyegear.
No passengers on any ATV unless the ATV is manufactured for the driver and a passenger.
No alcoholic beverages may be consumed or carried.
No firearms.
Obey all signs, gates, and barriers.
Stay on marked trails.
Only enter and exit the trail systems at a trailhead, community or other approved connectors.
Do not enter a "no trail," "no entry" or gated area.
Drive or ride at a speed reasonable for conditions.
No person shall drive an ATV/UTV unless that person meets the minimum age recommendation specified by the ATV/UTV manufacturer for the ATV/UTV that is being driven.
Stop when signaled by a ranger.
Carry photo identification at all times.
Adult supervision is required for those under age 18.
Do not litter.
No fires.
No camping on the trails.
Trail system is open from sunrise to sunset.
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SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR
SIDE-BY-SIDE UTILITY TYPE VEHICLE (UTV)

Side-by-side utility type vehicles operated upon the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System shall be subject to all of the safety rules and regulations of the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority and shall also be subject to the following safety rules specifically applying to side-by-side utility vehicles:
Follow all rules and regulations identified in UTV owner’s manual and rules and regulations listed below.
Utility Type Vehicles can only be operated on designated trails.
Easiest Trails (Green) - Approved
More Difficult Trails (Blue) - Approved
Most Difficult Trails (Black) - Designated trails only (See Trail Map)
Extreme Difficult Trails (Red Black) - Not approved
Signage and Maps- Every intersection will be labeled with a sticker approving or disapproving each trail. This sign will have a UTV with a line through it and state NO SIDE-BY-SIDE/UTVs ALLOWED. Violators subject to $100.00 fine and impoundment of machine.
Machine Requirements

1. Machines may not be self-constructed or substantially modified from manufacturer’s specifications in the sole opinion of the executive director or designee.

2. Units must be equipped with a steering wheel from the manufacturer.

3. Units must be equipped with ROPS (Roll-Over Protection System) from the manufacturer.

4. Machines must be equipped with manufacturer seat belts and must be in good working order.

5. Low pressure tires required – Max 20PSI at manufacturer’s recommended inflation.

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Side by Side (UTV) Specific Rules
1. The number of passengers carried on a side-by-side - utility type vehicle shall be limited by the number of manufacturer installed seat belts.

2. All participants must abide by all of the manufacturer’s requirements regarding the age and size of operators and passengers.

3. The driver and passengers of a side by side - utility type vehicle must:
· Wear seat belts at all times;
· Keep their hands, arms, feet, head and legs inside the vehicle at all times during operation;
· Wear a DOT or Snell approved helmet;
· Wear eye protection at all times; and
· Obey all rules and regulations.

4. Any operator of a side by side – utility type vehicle must possess a valid owner’s manual for the machine being operated and must be produced upon the request of any Hatfield-McCoy Law Enforcement Officer or any other Law Enforcement Agency.

[Shawn H]

I also contacted the two campgrounds there, and Little Coal River Campground LLC was the first to get back with me and the owner would love to see us there, that is one of the best weekends, with a lot of thins to do there. We can get a discount but need a head count.

[locolouie]

locolouie, I'm a maybe, will try to be there rode this trail when i had my 4 wheeler and loved it. ridden many of thier trails they rock

[hydromike]

I also contacted the two campgrounds there, and Little Coal River Campground LLC was the first to get back with me and the owner would love to see us there, that is one of the best weekends, with a lot of thins to do there. We can get a discount but need a head count.

Thanks for all the work, Shawn. I'll have to wait to see how my early summer pans out as far as schedule goes before I commit. I took a look at the Little Coal River Campground... Looks like a nice little Site!

Campground

Here's a link to the Little Coal River Trail System, which is basically right across the road from the trails, but looking at a few different aerial photos, I'm not sure that you can access them without loading up and getting on the highway.

Hatfield and McCoy Trails - Little Coal River Trail System Map : For Atv Camping, Dirt Bike Trails, Atv Ride or Atv Park call TrailsHeaven.com