HATFIELD-MCCOY TRAIL SYSTEM
DEVIL'S BACKBONE ADVENTURE RESORT is located in the middle of the Devil Anse Trail System with convenient ride-in, ride-out access. A full day's adventure - or more - can be found in either direction. Our property accesses Buffalo Mountain Trail System near Williamson to the east and Rockhouse Trail System near Gilbert to the west.
We are an authorized trail permit dealer! Check in, grab a pass, and hit the trails!
Answers to frequently asked questions about the trail system:
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All riders must have a trail permit. You may carry it with you if you don't always wear the same helmet. You may purchase permits at the resort.
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$26.50 for WV residents and out-of-state veterans
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$50 for non-residents
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Permits are good for the calendar year in which it was purchased.
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Minimum age is 6 years old. No booster seats or car seats allowed.
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All riders must have a DOT, Snell, or other approved helmet.
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Trails are only open during daylight hours.
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Driving on pavement is permitted with a permit.
Click here for HMT's full list of Trail Rules & Regulations.
RESORT EVENTS
Marcus Oglesby
LIVE MUSIC AT THE TIPPLE TAVERN
May 12, 2023
Thomas Jude
LIVE MUSIC AT THE TIPPLE TAVERN
May 27, 2023
Donaven Blevins
LIVE MUSIC AT THE TIPPLE TAVERN
May 19, 2023
Marcus Oglesby
LIVE MUSIC AT THE TIPPLE TAVERN
June 9, 2023
Two of a Kind
LIVE MUSIC AT THE TIPPLE TAVERN
May 26, 2023
Thomas Jude
LIVE MUSIC AT THE TIPPLE TAVERN
June 16, 2023

independence day fireworks
Devil's Backbone Adventure Resort
July 1 & 4, 2023
Celebrate Independence Day with us! We will have fireworks on Saturday, July 1, and a larger fireworks display on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

highwall music festival
Devil's Backbone Adventure Resort
August 5, 2023
3pm - 11pm
Enjoy a day of music at the highwall featuring Laid Back Country Picker, The Luna Duo, Creek Don't Rise, Two of a Kind, Thomas Jude Band, and Making Changes! Free admission for resort guests!
Follow our page on Facebook!
LOCAL EVENTS

Hatfield McCoy MArathon
Williamson, WV
Friday, June 9 - Saturday, June 10
Packet Pickup and Registration: Friday, June 9, 2:00pm-8:00pm
Belfry High School (27678 US 119 Belfry, Kentucky)
Pasta Dinner: 4pm-7pm
Hatfields & McCoys Live Skit - 6pm
https://hatfieldmccoymarathontvrrc.com/
https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/SouthWilliamson/HatfieldandMcCoyRaces

Magnolia Fair festival
Matewan, WV
June 21-24, 2023
Live music (featuring American Idol winner, Noah Thompson), entertainment, pageants, carnival, and fireworks.





NEARBY THINGS TO DO

Tug Valley Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
For more information on things to do, places to eat, hiking, fishing, events, suggested itineraries, and historical spots both on and off the trails.


matewan, wv
Only 5.5 miles from Devil's Backbone Adventure Resort by road or ride the trails over and connect to the Buffalo Mountain Trail System! Matewan offers shopping, geochaching, bike riding, kayaking, dining at the Trailhead Bar & Grill, Wingo's Grill, or Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant, and historical sites such as the Depot Museum and Mine Wars Museum.

hatfield & mccoy airboat tours
Tours offered Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 6pm or by appointment. Visit website for recent updates to hours.
info@hatfieldmccoyairboattours.com
Phone: (304) 235-9090
Cell: (304) 928-7702

tug fork of the big sandy river
Catch a smallmouth bass, muskie, or flathead catfish while exploring the border between West Virginia and Kentucky.

Appalachian lost and found antique and artisan shop
Past Appalachian culture rediscovered through metal detecting, photography, and descriptions.
Keesee Bldg, Matewan, WV
(304) 928-9778
Hours: Monday-Saturday 12-8, Sunday 1-8

matewan depot replica museum & welcome center
100 Bridge Street, Matewan, WV
http://visithistoricmatewan.com/index.php/2016/04/08/the-matewan-depot/
Matewan Depot Replica Museum & Welcome Center Facebook page

hatfield & mccoy moonshine distillery tours & gift shop
297 James Ave, Gilbert
West Virginia 25621
(304) 664-2821
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am - 6pm
drinkofthedevilmoonshine.com
ellison hatfield cemetery
Ellison Hatfield (Devil Anse's younger brother) and his parents are buried here. Next door to the birthplace of Devil Anse Hatfield.
hatfield family cemetery
Resting place of Devil Anse Hatfield, Jonse Hatfield, and several other Hatfields, in the Sarah Ann Hatfield Cemetery.
http://www.mywvhome.com/1900s/hatfield.html
hatfield McCOY MUSEUM & TOURS
Experience the legendary families of the feud by visiting the last homeplace of Devil Anse Hatfield and area feud sites! Guided tours of the museum and Hatfield Family Cemetery, gift shop, and food truck.
12790 Jerry West Hwy, Sarah Ann, WV
info@hatfieldmccoyfoundation.org
(304) 896-1212
laurel lake (near dingess, wv)
29-acre impoundment with gravel boat ramp, bathrooms, picnic tables, and trail surrounding the lake with fishing access.
Location on Google Maps (approximately 45 minutes by car)
r.d. bailey lake (near gilbert, wv)
630-acre lake with boating, fishing, trails, and visitor's center.
https://www.wvdnr.gov/fishing/public_access.asp?county=Wyoming&type=Lakes&point=I82
R.D. Bailey Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook page
Location on Google Maps (approximately 45 minutes by car)
coal house (williamson, wv)
This historic Coal House was built in 1933 from 65 tons of bituminous coal.
Hours:
73 E 2nd Ave, Williamson, WV 25661
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm, Saturday 9am-1pm

hatfield mccoy bowling center (williamson, wv)
11 miles from resort, between Williamson and Delbarton
111 Ten Pin Alley, Williamson, WV
(304) 235-5570
pike county, ky
Pike County is just across the river from Mingo County, WV where many infamous disputes occurred between the Hatfield and McCoy families. You can get more information on a self-guided driving tour by contacting the Pike County Visitors Center or download the tour below.
NEARBY RESTAURANTS
TIPPLE TAVERN
Restaurant & bar on-site at the Devil's Backbone Adventure Resort pool! Delicious appetizers, burgers, salads, kids' menu, and entrees!
We also offer catering at the Tipple Tavern, at your lodging site or anywhere on the trail system!
GIOVANNI'S PIZZA
(also closest gas station)
DELIVER TO RESORT BEFORE 5 PM
Restaurant &
gas station with convenience store
2.5 miles from resort
WV-65, North Matewan
(304) 426-8196
TRAILHEAD BAR & GRILL
8 Matewan Street, Matewan, WV
(681) 308-6088
MI PUEBLITO
253 Mate Street, Matewan, WV
(304) 426-4300
SHERRY BO'S DINER
Delbarton, WV
304-426-2168
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057151642013
SNACK SHACK
6.1 miles from resort, across the river from Matewan
11327 State Hwy 1056, McCarr, KY
(606) 427-0048
STARTERS SPORTS BAR & GRILL
116 E 2nd Ave, Williamson, WV
(304) 235-8600
https://www.facebook.com/starterssportsbarandgrill
KEITH'S BAR & GRILLE
Popular stop on the Rockhouse Trail System
31 miles from resort (by road)
20 Mingo Hwy, Man, WV
(304) 583-2758
NEARBY STORES
BACKBONE COMPANY STORE
Located on-site to the left of the Heliport. Offering trail permits, ice, food, drinks, coffee, beer, wine, toiletries, souvenirs, and frozen foods.
QUALITY FOODS
11341 State Hwy 1056, McCarr, KY
(across the river from Matewan, WV)
DOLLAR GENERAL
1136 WV-49, Matewan, WV and
743 WV-65, Delbarton, WV 25670
FAMILY DOLLAR
State Route 1056, McCarr, KY
THE FISH TRAP
Fishing gear rentals, live bait including Golden Shiners, Fathead Minnows, Crawdads, and worms. Also, tackle including hooks, sinkers, line, etc. Drinks, snacks, ice, firewood, and anything else you may need for a fishing trip.
Matewan, WV
(304) 426-4489
WALMART
18 miles from resort
28402 US-119, South Williamson, KY
PARTS & SERVICE CENTERS
MOUNTAIN TOP ADVENTURES
Rentals, tours, garage.
Fully stocked service garage open daily.
Axles, CVT Belts, Bearings, Brakes, Air Filters, Tie Rod Ends, Garage Product Bushings, Ball Joints, U-Joints, Trailing Arms, Maxxis,
BfGoodrich, & Sedona Tires, Tire Repair, edona Wheels, Rhino LED Whip Lights, & Various RZR Parts.
Gilbert, WV (19 miles from resort)
(304) 664-8864
http://www.twinhollowcampground.com/TH_MountaintopAdventures.html
KEEFER'S OF LOGAN
"We offer a vast selection of new Suzuki, Polaris, and Kawasaki, along with a selection of great pre-owned vehicles. Our Parts Department will help you find that hard-to-find part to customize your vehicle."
Logan, WV (26.6 miles from resort)
(304) 752-2245
OUTLAW CYCLE & ATV
Service & Parts
44 Hardy Lane
Hardy, KY (14 miles from resort)
(606) 353-7661
HATFIELD MCCOY POWERSPORTS
Polaris, Kawasaki, and Honda dealer
Belfry, KY (17 miles from resort)
(606) 237-7311
LOGAN MOTORCYCLE SALES
Honda & Yamaha dealer
Wilkinson, WV (25 miles from resort)
(888) 724-9961
APPALACHIAN OFFROAD MC
"The Appalachian Offroad Motorcycle Company is America's premier sport motorcycle dealer. Proudly located in West Virginia, the heart of Appalachia. If you are an offroad, dual sport or adventure rider, welcome friend! You belong with us!"
Charleston, WV (88 miles from resort)
(304) 932-0437
EXTREME POWERSPORTS
Polaris, Kawasaki, and Honda dealer
We will help you maintain your ATV, side by side, street bike, dirt bikes or scooter so that it runs for years. If it is having problems, we can diagnose and repair it! Our parts department also has the largest selection of high quality Arctic Cat, Kawasaki, Polaris and Slingshot parts and accessories in the area. Fill out a parts request form to see if we have the part in stock. If we don't, we'd be more than happy to order the item for you!
Pikeville, KY (53 miles from resort)
(606) 432-4949
MCCOY MOTOR SPORTS
CFMOTO, Can-Am, EZ-GO, and SSR dealer
"McCoy Motorsports, based in Eastern Kentucky, is a family owned and operated performance shop specializing in Can-Am, CF-Moto, EZ-GO, SSR Motorsports, Hammerhead Offroad and much more! Come by and see us or order from online web-store. We have you covered for all your UTV, SXS, ATV, Dirtbike, Golf-Cart Sales as well as aftermarket parts and accessories."
Pikeville, KY (53 miles from resort)
(606) 432-1556
TRAIL RECOVERY,
TOURS & RENTALS
Free delivery to Devil's Backbone Adventure Resort
SXS rentals, trail recovery, and guided tours!
Office: (304) 236-5516
Matt Dixon: (304) 784-1515