West Virginia/NOVA

[K11white37]

So I understand that this region will never have as much to offer as the West, but anything is better than nothing! We have so much potential in this area (Sleepy Creek WMA which is 23000 acres, Monongahelia, and George Washington National Forest). Maybe it is just me but I'm super hard pressed to find overlanding trails. I feel like this area could have so much great land to offer. Does anyone have any advice on speaking with officials to potentially get some more off-road options come about? As far as lobbying or petitioning to have these constructed? Where do you start with a request/task like this? Also, would anyone be interested in tackling this with me and seeing our areas options improved? Lets see what we can do!

 

[Del Albright]

I posted up in your first thread on one way to get things started.

 

[foamy_squirrel]

Use programs like Gaia GPS and iOverlander to find some great routes and trails, including camp areas and BLM land available. My group also does overlanding primarily in Virgnia/West VA areas. Feel free to PM me and join us for some trips.

 

[No mad]

I’m new in VA in the Chesapeake area, is there anywhere currently to stay overnight with my RTT?

 

[foamy_squirrel]

I’m new in VA in the Chesapeake area, is there anywhere currently to stay overnight with my RTT?

DRebel, welcome!

Try using ioverlander, it's an app. Shows places to explore and camp. Then just call local offices and see if they're open

 

[DrockinWV]

This is current going through West Virginia Senate, not sure if there have been many updates since it was going through right be for the virus. But it seems as they are headed in the right direction at least.

WV Overland Bill

 

[dilles540]

DRebel, welcome!

Try using ioverlander, it's an app. Shows places to explore and camp. Then just call local offices and see if they're open

Just DL'ed the ioverlander app, very neat and will be updating.

 

[John Bishop]

Unfortunately, knuckleheads that go off-trail get areas closed. Historically it's happened in GW Nat Forest. There is a tracebook group in the panhandle that frequently has people posting pics of their exploits in Sleepycreek WMA. Those "trails" are intended for hunting access, not wheeling.

Some people just don't get the concept of "tread lightly"