Spearhead Coal Canyon
Coal Canyon is one of seven ATV trail hubs in the Spearhead Trails system, managed by the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority in Southwest Virginia. The hub delivers 118 miles of riding with trailheads in St. Paul and Coeburn, Virginia, and features 20 miles of single-track alongside its main trail network. The difficulty distribution skews toward technical riding — 35 percent green, 15 percent blue, and 35 percent black-rated — making it one of the more challenging hubs in the system. Coal Canyon connects with the adjacent Ridgeline trail hub. Helmet use is mandatory across all Spearhead trails, alcohol is strictly prohibited on-trail, and speeds are capped at 25 mph. Trail access runs from sunrise to sunset. Permits are required for all riders and are available for purchase online through the SRRA.
- Website
- www.spearheadtrails.com
- Phone
- (276) 865-2100
- Hours
- HQ Mon–Thu 7am–5:30pm; closed Fri–Sun; permits available online
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