| Throughout North America and many other parts | | | | "Trails Heaven" there are hotels, bed and |
| of the world ATVs and dirt bike off road | | | | breakfast inns, ATV rentals shops, ATV and |
| trail parks and facilities continue to grow. | | | | dirt bike mechanical shops, guided tours and |
| As the sport of ATV racing (i.e and | | | | other activities to fill a weekend vacation. |
| recreational off road riding becomes more | | | | This area is the place to be for any of the |
| popular, the success of established trails | | | | ATV racing, riding and special events you are |
| encourages additional riding areas to be | | | | interested in. Bringing your own off road |
| developed. | | | | vehicle is allowed at "Trails Heaven," but a |
| | | | permit is required for all riders, rental or |
| The growing number of enthusiastic ATV riders | | | | other. |
| is not the only cause for a demand of more | | | | |
| trails. All ATV riders, new and old, want | | | | The Hatfield-McCoy Trails are also the host |
| more trails for the challenge. ATVers demand | | | | of several high scale ATV and dirt bike |
| new trails because they strive to conquer | | | | riding events throughout the year. These are |
| anything they can. | | | | the events where you can meet hundreds of |
| | | | fellow ATV enthusiasts. In 2005 there will |
| Riding off road with ATVs has become a sport | | | | be an ATV/dirt bike jamboree for riders to |
| many dedicate themselves to, but there are | | | | participate in. The Appalachian trails also |
| just as many people who enjoy the sport on a | | | | coordinate a Dirt Days riding event. They |
| sporadic basis. | | | | will also be the host for the National ATV |
| | | | and dirt bike rally week in '05. Places like |
| Renting ATVs and riding the trails is not an | | | | "Trails Heaven" are a great riding spot for |
| uncommon tourist attraction in many areas of | | | | ATVers of any skill level because they have |
| the United States. Because of this many | | | | the proper accommodations for all. There are |
| people have experienced and enjoyed ATV | | | | many other similar ATV trails established, |
| riding at some of the trail parks around the | | | | however, if you are a regular rider, you |
| nation. Some now dedicated ATV riders | | | | probably want to find your own, local trails |
| started out by taking a recreational off road | | | | and make the big trail parks a weekend event. |
| drive at one of these tourist trail parks. | | | | |
| | | | Whether you are new to the sport or just |
| Perhaps some of the most extravagant ATV and | | | | looking for some new trails to experience, |
| dirt bike trails established are those in the | | | | there are several web sites that help you |
| Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia. The | | | | locate the right place. At you can choose a |
| Hatfield-McCoy Trails stretch for over 500 | | | | region anywhere in the world to search for a |
| miles and growing. They have come to be | | | | specific ATV riding area. ATVTrails.org does |
| known as "Trails Heaven." | | | | the same, but for United States trails only. |
| | | | With these search tools you can find a local |
| These ATV trails attract all types of rider | | | | riding spot, or plan to visit the large, high |
| and accommodations for the different crowds | | | | traffic trails for a weekend, such as at the |
| are abundant. In the areas surrounding | | | | Hatfield-McCoy Trails. |