Riding the Hatfield-McCoy Trails from Williamson, WV
Linkous House is a group rental in Williamson, West Virginia, a Hatfield-McCoy trail town. Guests can ride out to the Hatfield-McCoy Trails from downtown Williamson, a short ride to the Buffalo Mountain system. It sleeps 22, with parking for trucks and trailers.
Trail access from the house
Williamson is home to the Buffalo Mountain trail system, one of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails' systems in southern West Virginia. The town lets permitted ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes use marked routes between lodging and the trailhead, so you can unload once and ride from the house. Follow the posted routes and local signs.
Other Hatfield-McCoy systems in Mingo and Logan counties are an easy day trip with the trailer.
Permits and rules
- Every rider needs a current Hatfield-McCoy trail permit. Buy it online at trailsheaven.com or from a local permit outlet before you ride.
- Helmets are required on the trails.
- Check the official site for current permit prices, trail maps and closures.
Parking and gear
- Historic 1896 home, the oldest standing house in Williamson
- Walk to downtown restaurants and shops
- Room for trucks and trailers
- Library, farmhouse dining table and a porch over downtown
Group riding trips
Linkous House sleeps 22 in 11 bedrooms, so the whole crew stays under one roof. For bigger groups, book it together with Buffalo Mountain Retreat (sleeps 16) for up to 38 riders in Williamson.
Off the trail
Williamson sits on the Tug Fork, in the heart of Hatfield and McCoy feud country. Walk past the Coal House downtown, and drive to nearby Matewan for its history and feud sites.