Hatfield-McCoy Trail System
AN AUTHENTIC
Vacation Experience
In a world full of overrated pleasures and manufactured en-
tertainment, what could be a better antidote than the au-
thentic thrills of The Hatfield-McCoy Trail System? The
wilderness is our landscaper, with flora and fauna competing
for attention. Nature is our architect, as mountains create
vistas more amazing than anything one could see from any
skyscraper. The moon and stars stand in for neon lights.
Let amusement parks keep their roller coasters. We offer a
riding trail for every day of the week, with an eighth one soon
to be opened. No two rides are ever the same, as rugged ter-
rain winds its way to panoramic views that deserve to be seen
only by those with wings or a brave spirit.
Concrete jungles may need makeshift fountains to decorate
their world, but ours comes adorned with the natural beauty
of the aptly named Twin Falls State Park. Streams and rivers,
so beautiful from the shore, can be further enjoyed on a
kayak or canoe expedition, or even on an airboat ride.
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Feuding families are just the beginning of our illustrious
past. The homes of coal barons and battlefields of labor
have been turned into exciting museums and attractions.
Entire towns like Bramwell and Matewan have been re-
stored to tell about a unique part of our great nation’s
history.
Off the beaten path—in this case literally—is a region re-
plete with celebrated amenities. Our restaurant scene
dots the map with places offering Appalachian cuisine
famous for its use of homegrown produce fresh from the
earth. Chefs offer classics like Brunswick stew or spe-
cially prepared venison, as well as new twists on old fa-
vorites like pizza, burgers, and milkshakes. Bakeries and
coffee houses offer great meeting places to catch up
with the crowd, or just to enjoy a fresh brew and dessert.
Meanwhile, a local moonshine distillery is the perfect
place to get acquainted with mountain spirits of a differ-
ent kind.