Welcome to the Shrewsbury Homeplace, a rare opportunity to own your own slice of Almost Heaven, West Virginia! This charming farmhouse is situated on approximately 10 acres and features spectacular countryside views, a small year-round spring, and a peaceful pond at the rear of the property. Whether you’re looking for a wonderful place to raise a growing family or a serene country retreat, this property provides the perfect setting.

The farmhouse offers approximately 1,800 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. While the home could benefit from some minor upgrades and repairs, it provides a solid foundation and plenty of character.

The property also includes several outbuildings, highlighted by an impressive 40′ x 60′ Quonset hut that offers excellent storage, workshop, or agricultural potential. Several acres of tillable land provide endless possibilities for a vegetable garden, vineyard, orchard, hobby farm, or other agricultural pursuits. The year-round creek ensures a reliable water source, making small-scale farming both practical and enjoyable.

Conveniently located just minutes from Winterplace Ski Resort, the property also offers easy access to many of southern West Virginia’s most popular attractions, including the Hatfield-McCoy Trails, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, world-class whitewater rafting, the Bluestone River, and Bluestone Dam with its outstanding recreational and water sports opportunities. The cities of Beckley and Princeton are both within a 30-minute drive, providing convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and other essential services.

If you’re searching for a property that combines rural charm, recreational opportunities, and agricultural potential, The Shrewsbury Homeplace is a rare opportunity worth exploring.

The Shrewsbury Homeplace offers not just a home, but a lifestyle—one where you can slow down, spread out, and create the future you’ve always imagined.

THE FARMHOUSE

This charming farmhouse, originally built in 1951, blends timeless country character with practical modern updates, creating a warm and inviting place to call home. Surrounded by a beautifully maintained lawn and peaceful rural scenery, the home offers the kind of setting that invites you to slow down and enjoy a simpler way of life.

The classic two-story farmhouse design is highlighted by durable Hardie board siding and a low-maintenance metal roof, providing both curb appeal and long-term value. A welcoming enclosed front porch serves as the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee, relax with a good book, or take in the surrounding countryside regardless of the season.

Inside, the home features a comfortable and functional floor plan with approximately four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Rich hardwood flooring flows throughout the living room, dining room, and all bedrooms, adding warmth and character that complements the home’s farmhouse roots. The spacious 12′ x 14′ living room provides a cozy gathering space for family and friends, while the adjoining 8′ x 13′ dining room is ideal for everyday meals or holiday celebrations.

The kitchen offers a practical layout with tile countertops, vinyl flooring, and ample cabinet space, creating an efficient workspace for meal preparation. The home’s two bathrooms feature easy-care vinyl flooring and porcelain countertops, providing durability and convenience.

The main level includes two comfortable bedrooms measuring 9′ x 11′ each, while the upper level offers two additional bedrooms measuring 11′ x 14′ and 11′ x 11′, providing flexibility for family, guests, or home office space. A heat pump system delivers efficient year-round heating and cooling for added comfort.

The home features a partial unfinished walk-out basement that provides valuable storage and utility space. Located in the basement are the furnace, hot water heater, and laundry area with washer and dryer hookups, offering convenient access to the home’s essential mechanical systems.

Adding to the home’s functionality is a covered breezeway that seamlessly connects the residence to a spacious 24′ x 24′ carport. This protected area provides convenient access during all weather conditions and creates additional outdoor living space for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying the fresh country air.

Property Features Include:

• Built in 1951
• Traditional two-story farmhouse design
• Durable metal roof
• Attractive Hardie board exterior siding
• Efficient heat pump heating and cooling
• Enclosed front porch (8′ x 12′)
• Covered breezeway (12′ x 17′)
• Covered 24′ x 24′ carport
• Hardwood flooring throughout living room, dining room, and all bedrooms
• Tile kitchen countertops
• Porcelain bathroom countertops
• Four-bedroom, two-bathroom layout
• Unfinished partial basement with outside entrance

Whether you’re searching for a full-time residence, a country retreat, or a family homestead with classic farmhouse appeal, this well-maintained property offers comfort, character, and the peaceful lifestyle that only a rural setting can provide. From the inviting front porch to the warm hardwood floors and spacious outdoor areas, this is a home designed for making lasting memories.

Room Dimensions
Living room:  12’ x 14’
Kitchen:  9’6” x 13’6”
Dining room:  8’ x 13’
Bedroom #1:  9’ x 11’
Bedroom #2:  9’ x 11’
Bedroom #3:  11’ x 14’
Bedroom #4:  11’ x 11’
Bathroom (main floor):  6’ x 8’
Bathroom (second floor):  5’ x 9’
Basement: partial, unfinished, walkout
Front porch (covered):  8’ x 12’
Breezeway (covered): 12’ x 17’
Carport (covered):  24’ x 24’

QUONSET HUT

A standout feature of this property is the impressive Quonset 40’ x 60’ hut building, offering an abundance of workspace with excellent lighting, concrete floors, and a dedicated gravel driveway for easy access.  This building was built in 2012. The building also includes a 12′ x 24′ unfinished apartment space and its own separate electrical service, providing excellent flexibility for a variety of uses. Large garage doors on both ends allow for convenient drive-through access and accommodate larger vehicles and equipment.

Whether you’re looking for storage for farm equipment, a spacious workshop, a machine shop, a small engine repair business, or a secure space for antique and classic car collections, this versatile building is ready to meet your needs. The possibilities are virtually endless for hobbyists, entrepreneurs, and agricultural operators alike.

METAL UTILITY SHED

Another valuable asset of the property is the metal utility shed, built in 1985. Measuring 24′ x 14′, this versatile outbuilding offers ample space for storing lawn equipment, agricultural tools, machinery, and supplies, helping keep the property organized and functional year-round.

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.593008°(N), -81.104240°(W)
Address: 4316 Flat Top Road, Ghent, WV 25843
Elevation Range: 3269 ft. to 3377 ft. +/-

Ghent is a small community in Raleigh County in southern West Virginia, located on Flat Top Mountain. It sits at the junction of Interstate 77 and U.S. Route 19, making it one of the most accessible mountain communities in the state. Ghent is often described as offering a desirable combination of mountain scenery, four-season recreation, convenient interstate access, and proximity to the employment, shopping, and medical services of Beckley.  Ghent is approximately 15 miles south of Beckley and about 20 miles north of Princeton.

The area is best known for:

• Winterplace Ski Resort, one of the most popular ski destinations in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Flat Top Lake, a scenic residential lake community.
• Easy access to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, whitewater rafting, hiking, and outdoor recreation throughout southern West Virginia.

AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES

Whether you’re looking to establish a small farm, create a profitable agricultural business, or enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle, this exceptional property offers unlimited potential. The lush grassland is well-suited for small livestock, hobby farming, horses, goats, sheep, or other agricultural pursuits.

The property’s fertile soils provide outstanding growing conditions for pumpkins, vegetables, berries, and a wide variety of specialty crops, making it ideal for both personal use and commercial production. Those with a vision for fruit cultivation will appreciate the excellent opportunity to establish a thriving orchard featuring apples, peaches, pears, and other fruit-bearing trees.

The area is also known for its successful beekeeping operations, offering an additional income-producing opportunity through honey production and pollination services. With abundant agricultural possibilities and a favorable growing environment, this property is perfectly positioned for a variety of farm-based ventures.

For entrepreneurs and investors, the property’s scenic rural setting and agricultural versatility create an outstanding opportunity for an agritourism business. Imagine a destination featuring a farm market, seasonal pumpkin patch, pick-your-own fruit operation, vineyard, wedding venue, educational farm experiences, or specialty agricultural enterprise. Whether your goal is income generation, self-sufficiency, or creating a unique rural retreat, this property provides the foundation to turn your vision into reality.

WILDLIFE

The diverse blend of mature hardwood forest, open farm fields, fruit trees, a spring-fed water source, and a small pond creates an exceptional wildlife habitat. The natural “edge effect” formed where streams, fields, and forests meet provides the ideal environment for a thriving wildlife population. This proven habitat supports impressive numbers of whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game throughout the property.

The hardwood timber produces an abundant food source, including acorns, hickory nuts, beech nuts, walnuts, and other soft mast that attract and sustain wildlife year-round. Resident species commonly found on the property include whitetail deer, black bear, bobcat, red and gray fox, wild turkey, squirrel, raccoon, eagles, hawks, owls, and a wide variety of songbirds. Few properties offer such a well-balanced combination of food, water, cover, and natural travel corridors for wildlife.

WATER

A small pond, fed by a pristine mountain spring, enhances the property’s natural beauty and provides a peaceful setting for relaxation and enjoying the surrounding landscape.

MINERAL RESOURCES

An earlier deed indicates that this property is Surface Land. All rights the owner has in title will convey with the property.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

A July 17, 1965, map showing the metes and bounds of the property is recorded as Deed Book 487 page 324. The southeastern property boundary runs with the western right of way line of US 19-21 (labeled as U.S. Route 19-21 on the July 17, 1965, property map and in the deed metes and bounds description). More current maps and road signage indicate that road as now being US 19. Some of the property boundary is evidenced by old fence. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water:  Public
Sewer:  Private septic
Electricity: On site
Telephone:  Frontier
Internet:  Frontier
Cellphone Coverage: Very good

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property map and the deed description show that the property has 886.79 feet (converts to 0.17 mile) of frontage on US Route 19-21 that is now indicated as being US 19. The property road connects directly to the public road.

ZONING

Raleigh County has some zoning and subdivision regulations. All prospective buyers should consult the County Government and also the Health Department for regulations regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of water wells and septic systems.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

This property is comprised of about 4.5 acres in the home ground with connecting farm field, about ½ acre in an upper field, and about 5.9 acres of wooded area.

(This is an estimation of current property use as determined from aerial photography.  It is made subject to the estimation of property boundaries and any errors in the interpretation of land use type from the aerial photography utilized.)

DEED and TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: DB 5055 Page 7172
Raleigh County, West Virginia

Acreage: 10.89 acres +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Taxes:
Raleigh County (41), West Virginia
Shady Spring District (8)
Tax Map 53 Parcel 40; Class 2
2025 Real Estate Taxes: $519.44

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Raleigh County School District

(A list of the many Raleigh County schools and colleges is available on the internet.)

Public Elementary Schools:
Ghent Elementary School
Shady Spring Elementary School

Public Middle School:
Shady Spring Middle School

Public High School:
Shady Spring High School

Private Schools: Greater Beckley Christian School (K-12), Mabscott Christian Academy (K-12), Saint Francis DeSales Catholic School (K-8), Victory Baptist Academy (K-12)

AREA RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Few places in the eastern United States offer such a diverse collection of recreational opportunities within an hour’s drive. Whether you’re skiing at Winterplace, exploring the New River Gorge, riding ATV trails, fishing a mountain lake, hunting hardwood ridges, or enjoying a peaceful paddle on Flat Top Lake, Ghent serves as an outstanding base camp for year-round adventure.

Proximity – Drive Times
Winterplace Ski Resort: 7 minutes
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Sandstone Falls: 35 minutes
Grandview National Park: 30 minutes
Little Beaver State Park: 20 minutes
Bluestone Lake: 40 minutes
Lake Stephens: 40 minutes
Glade Springs Resort: 20 minutes
The Greenbrier: 1 hour 10 minutes
Bluestone State Park: 45 minutes
Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 20 minutes
Little Beaver State Park: 20 minutes
Pipestem Resort State Park: 40 minutes
Hatfield McCoy Trails: 30 – 45 minutes (Pocahontas Trailhead and Pinnacle Creek Trailhead)

WINTERPLACE SKI RESORT

Winterplace Ski Resort is located in Ghent, West Virginia on Raleigh County’s Flat Top Mountain, just five minutes off of I-77 at Exit 28. The southernmost ski resort in West Virginia, Winterplace is a popular attraction to skiers from VA, NC, KY and OH, due to its proximity to Interstate 77. It operates in conjunction with The Resort at Glade Springs, a four-season golf resort and spa. Winterplace Ski Resort is the most accessible skiing area in West Virginia, even during heavy snowstorms. The Resort features 12 lifts, 27 trails, two terrain parks and WV’s largest snowtubing park, offering 16 lanes of fun, and much more.

During the winter months, visitors enjoy more than 90 acres of skiable terrain featuring 28 trails, multiple chairlifts, terrain parks, night skiing, and West Virginia’s largest snow tubing park. Whether you’re a first-time skier or an experienced rider, Winterplace offers terrain suitable for all skill levels and has earned recognition as one of the best places in the Southeast to learn skiing and snowboarding.

THE RESORT AT GLADE SPRINGS
The Resort at Glade Springs is located eight miles north of Winterplace in Daniels, West Virginia, near the intersection of I-77 and Interstate 64. It operates a spa and three golf courses. The Cobb Course and the Stonehaven Course have been rated among the top five courses in West Virginia by Golfweek Magazine; the Cobb Course, designed by George Cobb, was rated West Virginia’s best golf course in 1995. Glade Springs is also the home course for the WVU Tech men’s and women’s golf teams Glade Springs also offers horseback riding and whitewater rafting on the New River.

THE NEW RIVER GORGE NATIONAL PARK and PRESERVE

The 70,000-acre New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is a unit of the United States National Park Service (NPS) designed to protect and maintain the New River Gorge in southern West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains. Established in 1978 as a national river, the NPS-protected area stretches for 53 miles from just downstream of Hinton to Hawks Nest State Park near Ansted. The park was officially named America’s 63rd national park, the U.S. government’s highest form of protection, in December of 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a relief bill.

West Virginia is home to parts of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a foot path that stretches more than 2,100 miles between Maine and Georgia; the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, which cuts through 16 states for 4,900 miles; the Bluestone National Scenic River; and Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. Now, over 70,000 acres of land, bordering 53 miles of the gorge, has earned the government’s protection.

The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is rich in cultural and natural history and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities. New River Gorge is home to some of the country’s best whitewater rafting, mainly from the Cunard put-in to the Fayette Station take-out and is also one of the most popular climbing areas on the East Coast.

Home to the New River, which drops 750 feet over 66 miles, with its Class V rapids, has long drawn adventuresome rafters and kayakers to this whitewater area. The New River, which flows northward through low-cut canyons in the Appalachian Mountains, is actually one of the oldest rivers on the planet.

Rock climbing on the canyon walls, mountain biking and hiking on trails that flank the river, and wildlife viewing—bald eagles, osprey, kingfishers, great blue herons, beavers, river otters, wild turkeys, brown bats, snakes, and black bears—are all popular activities within the park.

The New River Gorge Bridge is a work of structural art. Construction of the bridge began in 1974, and was completed in 1977. The Bridge spans 3,030 feet in length and is the third highest bridge in the U.S., at 876 ft. During Bridge Day, an annual one-day festival celebrating the construction of the Bridge, BASE jumpers launch off the 876-foot bridge and parachute down to the New River. New River Gorge is the only national park in the U.S. that permits this extreme activity.

President Jimmy Carter signed legislation establishing New River Gorge National River on November 10, 1978 (Pub.L. 95–625). As stated in the legislation, the park was established as a unit of the national park system “for the purpose of conserving and interpreting outstanding natural, scenic, and historic values and objects in and around the New River Gorge, and preserving as a free-flowing stream an important segment of the New River in West Virginia for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.” The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Designation Act was incorporated into the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, changing the designation to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Less than 10% of the original national river was re-designated as a national park, where hunting is no longer permitted, while the remainder is a national preserve with little change.

NEW RIVER REGION OVERVIEW

The New River is shared by boaters, fisherman, campers, park visitors and local neighbors. The waters of the New River system contain a mosaic of hydrologic features and aquatic habitats that support a highly productive aquatic ecosystem that includes distinct populations of native fish, mussels, crayfish, and a broad array of other aquatic life, including rare amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

The 320-mile New River rises in the Blue Ridge region of North Carolina and flows northeastward through the Appalachian uplands to Radford, Va., where it turns northwestward and passes through a series of narrow valleys and gorges into southern West Virginia. It ends where it joins the Gauley River to form the Kanawha River. In WV, the New River is entrenched in a steep and narrow valley, the narrowest part of which is known as the “New River Gorge.”

In 1998, because of historical, economical, and cultural importance, President Clinton signed into law the New River as one of the very first American Heritage Rivers. Much of the river’s course through West Virginia was designated as the New River Gorge National River. In 2021, the area was designated as the United States’ newest National Park.

The New River is recognized as the “second oldest river in the world” and is estimated to be between 10 and 360 million years old. Its headwaters begin near Blowing Rock, NC, and is one of the few rivers in North America that flows northerly.

Class I, II, III, IV and V rapids dot the entire 320 miles of New River making it a great paddling, tubing, and white rafting adventure. Beautiful cliffs, bluffs, and mountain views make it one of the most scenic rivers on the east coast.

New River Gorge National Park includes 53 miles of free-flowing New River, beginning at Bluestone Dam and ending at Hawks Nest Lake. The New River typifies big West Virginia style whitewater. Within the park it has two very different characters. The upper (southern) part of the river consists primarily of long pools, and relatively easy rapids up to Class III. It is a big powerful river, but very beautiful, always runnable, and providing excellent fishing and camping. There are a number of different river access points, and trips can run from several hours to several days.

The lower (northern) section of river is often referred to as “the Lower Gorge.” In a state that is justifiably renowned for colossal rapids, the Lower Gorge has some of the biggest of the big with rapids ranging in difficulty from Class III to Class V. The rapids are imposing and forceful, many of them obstructed by large boulders which necessitate maneuvering in very powerful currents, crosscurrents, and hydraulics. Some rapids contain hazardous undercut rocks.

Prior to the rise of the Appalachian Mountains, the New River cut its bed at a time when the land sloped to the northwest. Amazingly so, as the Appalachians gradually rose around the river, the New River wore away the bedrock at the same rate the mountains formed, leaving behind towering cliffs and prominences that hover hundreds of feet about the water level.

Accounts claim that Indians referred to the New River as the “river of death,” however this origin story is likely legend. Native Americans and early European settlers regarded the New and Kanawha rivers as being one single waterway. The name “New” may have been derived when the river upstream was discovered by European explorers as the first “new” river found flowing westward.

Native American Indians used the New River as they traveled west years before the pioneers arrived. In the 1600s explorers navigating the New River thought they were close to the Pacific Ocean because of its westerly flow.

In 1671 the Batts-Fallam expedition, by way of the New River, came through to the Lurich area and ended there because the Indian guides refused to take them any farther. They carved their initials in a tree and claimed the territory for King Charles II of England. This was the first proclamation of English territory west of the Alleghenies making the New River the first gateway into the west.

Fast water, big rocks and lazy/slow stretches are features of the New River. Water sports enthusiasts will find the New River ideal for swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and windsurfing. Great fishing is found in the New River with bass (largemouth, smallmouth and rock), flathead catfish, channel catfish, muskie, walleye and bluegill present in good numbers. Year after year, it produces more citation fish than any other warm water river in West Virginia.

The New River Gorge was a vast and largely unsettled wilderness until the C&O railroad was built on the eastern side of the river in the 1880’s. The railroad opened up the rich coalfields and virgin timber stands of the region. Early “mountaineers” settled the area and soon were carving out mountain farms and raising families.

The gorge was practically impassible before completion of the New River Gorge Bridge, near Fayetteville, WV, in 1978. The river within its gorge is one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in the eastern U.S. Much of the New between Hinton and Gauley Bridge is managed by the National Park Service as the New River Gorge National River.

Principal tributaries of the New in West Virginia include, from south to north, the East River, the Bluestone River, and the Greenbrier River.
Many former mining communities located on the New River in its gorge have since become ghost towns. These include Sewell, Nuttalburg, Kaymoor, Fayette, South Fayette, Hawks Nest, Cotton Hill, and Gauley, Beury and Claremont.

THE SURROUNDING AREA

Amidst the beautiful scenery of southern West Virginia lies the long, narrow 2,000-acre Bluestone Lake. This reservoir, the third largest lake in West Virginia, is popular for its fishing and other recreational activities. Bluestone Lake was formed by a concrete dam built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers across the New River to reduce flooding. Although the dam was started in 1941, its construction was delayed because of World War II, and it was not fully completed until 1952. The lake is nearly eleven miles long, with an area of 2,040 acres during summer pool, though the water level does change frequently. Water levels are drawn down four feet in winter to make room for melting snow and spring rain.

Bluestone Lake, Greenbrier River, Bluestone River, and the New River are great places for fishing, and it is said that New River is the best warm-water fishery in the state. Some of the species of fish available in the lake and river are bluegill, catfish, crappie, muskellunge, and various types of bass. New River bass have set some West Virginia state records.

In addition to fishing, Bluestone Lake is fantastic for enjoying all sorts of water activities, including boating, canoeing, water skiing, and wake boarding. The lake has several boat ramps and a commercial marina for the boater’s convenience, and there are no limits to the size of boats or motors that can be on the lake.

Bluestone Lake is part of the Bluestone Wildlife Management Area, which covers an area of 18,019 acres. The Wildlife Management Area is known for having some of the best hunting in the area, and hunters and trappers will be able to catch a variety of game including white-tail deer, turkey, fox, and other animals.

One great place to enjoy the lake is at Bluestone State Park. The park has ample accommodations for those who want to stay overnight. There are a variety of camp sites – or, if you prefer a more comfortable stay, there are 26 cabins with TV’s, showers, and other modern conveniences. Park visitors can take a walk on the hiking trails, play in the swimming pool, or rent game equipment to play croquet or horseshoes. The park also has weekly events with lots of fun activities.

In addition to all the fun activities on the lake, there’s plenty more to do in the surrounding area. There are several other parks nearby, where you can enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities. You can experience some great whitewater on the New River. And the New River Gorge is well-known as a great place for rock climbing, with its many hard sandstone cliffs. If you want a break from outdoor activities, the nearby town of Hinton has many attractions. There are a variety of restaurants, shops and antique stores to browse, and museums to visit.

Historical and recreational interest located in the Bluestone – Flat Top area includes the outdoor musical dramas “Hatfields and McCoys” and others shows performed at Grandview Park, near Beckley. Pipestem Resort with its myriad recreational facilities is only nine miles to the south and the 70,000 acres New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, center of some of the state’s best whitewater rafting and canoeing plays an integral part of the area. Of special note are Sandstone Falls and the Visitor Center, just north of Hinton; and Bluestone National Wild and Scenic River, which flows into Bluestone Lake within the park boundaries.

HATFIELD-McCOY TRAILS

The Hatfield-McCoy Trails System (HMTS) is made up of over 600+ miles of trails and located in the rich mountains of southern West Virginia. The 600+ mile HMTS is second only to the 2000 mile long Paiute ATV Trail in Central Utah.  Shrewsbury Homeplace is only about 30 – 45 minutes from the Pocahontas Trailhead and the Pinnacle Creek trailheads.

As one of the largest off-highway vehicle trail systems in the world, HMTS is open 365 days a year and offers something for every skill level. The trail system caters to ATV, UATV, and motorbikes (dirt bikes), but hikers, mountain bikers, and horse riders can also use the trails. The trail system is a multi-county project, including West Virginia counties Logan, Kanawha, Wyoming, McDowell, Mercer, Wayne, Lincoln, Mingo, and Boone.

The name of the trail system is derived from the names of two families, the Hatfields and McCoys, who famously feuded near the West Virginia and Kentucky border after the Civil War.

Law enforcement officers patrol the trail to assure compliance with safety regulations. Motorized users of the trail system must wear a DOT-approved helmet and are prohibited from “doubling” (having a passenger), unless their vehicle is designed for two people. These rules, and a host of others, have allowed the trail system to enjoy a quality safety record, despite an increase in ATV-related injuries around the country.

Other Drive Times (approximate)
Highways/Local Towns
I-77, Ghent Flat Top Exit 28: 5 minutes
Athens, Concord University: 25 minutes
Charleston: 1 hour 20 minutes
Beckley: 20 minutes
Blacksburg, Virginia Tech: 1 hour 15 minutes
Lewisburg: 1 hour
Morgantown: 3 hours 30 minutes
Princeton: 25 minutes
Roanoke, VA: 2 hours
White Sulphur Springs: 1 hour 10 minutes

Airports
Beckley – Raleigh County Memorial Airport: 25 minutes
Bluefield – Mercer County Airport: 40 minutes
Lewisburg – Greenbrier Valley Airport: 1 hour
Charleston – West Virginia International Yeager Airport: 1 hour 20 minutes
Roanoke – Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport: 2 hours