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Trail Overview
UPDATED TRAIL MAP COMING SOON
Spearhead Trails’ Original Pocahontas (OP) OHV trail system is located near the historic town of Pocahontas, Virginia in Tazewell County. The OP trail provides visitors with an exciting “deep woods” experience along with relaxing rest stops and stunning vistas. With 73 miles of trail currently open, the OP offers a fun day of riding through one of Virginia’s most beautiful regions. Approximately 10 miles of single track recently opened! The OP has two trailheads. One is located in the town of Pocahontas near the town park and offers a small parking lot and access to town via ATV-Friendly roads. The other trailhead is a few miles outside of town at Boissevain Park and offers a large parking lot, bathrooms, a shelter and access to fuel and food.
The ATV- Friendly town of Pocahontas was named for the Algonquian Indian woman Pocahontas. The town owns an operates the Pocahontas Exhibition Mine and Museum, a National Historic Landmark and Virginia’s official “coal heritage zone.” The “show mine” as many locals call it, features tours from retired coal miners into the real mine that served as the birthplace of the world-famous Pocahontas #3 coal that heated homes across the United States and was the chosen fuel of the United States Navy. The exhibition mine, open from April–August annually, features a 13-foot-tall coal seam. There is also a museum and education center located in the mine’s former powerhouse.
Please note: We consider this trail system to be “multi-use” and open to dirt bikes, mountain bikes and hikers. However, horses are not allowed on OP system.
Lodging On Trailhead Or Connector
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Trailhead ATV Resort – Bluefield
465 Miners Park Lane |
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Real McCoy Cabins – Pocahontas
156 Wood Smoke Way |
Nearby Lodging
| Comfort Inn 38769 Gov G C Peery Hwy Bluefield, VA 24605 276-326-3688 |
| Katy’s Kottages 550 Williams St Bluefield, VA 24605 276-945-2033 |
| Parsonage Guest House 7322 Burkes Garden Rd Tazewell, VA 24651 276-970-6862 |
| Timberline Lodge 12058 Governor G C Peery Hwy Cedar Bluff, VA 24609 276-964-4057 |
| Holiday Inn Express 180 Clay Dr Pounding Mill, VA 24637 276-465-4329 |
| Super 8 Motel 12367 Gov G C Peery Hwy Pounding Mill, VA 24637 276-964-9888 |
| Cuz’s Cabins 15746 Gov G C Peery Hwy Pounding Mill, VA 24637 276-964-9014 |
| Journey Cabin on CR Farms 630 Estates Dr Pounding Mill, VA 24637 276-971-4518 |
| Cavitt’s Creek Campground 750 Recreation Dr, North Tazewell, VA 24630 276-988-7250 |
| Fincastle Motor Inn 1690 Fincastle Turnpike Tazewell, VA 24651 276-988-2531 |
| Foxtail Orchards Cabins/Camping 148 Macky Lane Tazewell, VA 24651 276-200-4176 |
| Swan Cottage 522 Thompson St Tazewell, VA 24651 276-971-3995 |
| The Cottage at Crab Orchard 3663 Crab Orchard Rd Tazewell, VA 24651 276-988-6755 |
Number of The Original Pocahontas trails by difficulty
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Easy 25 Trails
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Moderate 27 Trails
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Hard 13 Trails
TRAIL ALLOWS
Trail Rules
- PERMITS ARE REQUIRED
- Every rider and passenger must have a permit.
- The Trail System is open from Daylight to Dark.
- DOT or SNELL Helmets must be worn at all times by all riders.
- NO DOUBLING except for machines designed for 2-up riding from the factory.
- Annual permits shall be visible on left side of helmet.
- Day Pass wristbands must be worn at all times.
- Stay on designated trails - failure to do so will lead to arrest and will ruin all your fun.
- Practice "Pack it in -- Pack it out" Don't Litter!
- Ride only on trails within your ability. If you are not an experienced rider, stay off the black trails.
- Absolutely NO alcohol or firearms are allowed on the trail at any time.
- Download and read ALL the TRAIL RULES before riding.