Trans America Trail - West Virginia & Atlantic Ocean Spur Sections - Travel Guide

We are finally going to connect to the Atlantic Ocean starting in Ripley WV headed east to Nags Head Island NC. In Winter? We love Appalachia in the winter because you can see further without leaves. Otherwise its a tree canopy tunnel most of the way. How was it in winter? Watch and find out.
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Description form the website:
West Virginia starts in Ripley, WV and ends in Marlington, WV. It travels through the back country with county roads both paved and non-paved. Ends in the Appalachia Mountains into VA and NC. The TAT goes through the Monongahela National Forest and follows the Williams River for 40 miles or so and is very nice.
Atlantic Ocean Spur
This is a connector from the outer banks of the Atlantic Ocean (Nags Head) to Burnsville, VA (469 miles). The first half is pavement, which is the price you pay for being in a densely populated area close to the ocean. The second half is worth the ride, just hang in there. The back roads and countryside are beautiful. You will travel through North Carolina and Virginia to arrive in Burnsville, which is the connection with the TransAmerica Trail.
WV Maps:
www.transamtrail.com/product/...
Atlantic Ocean Spur:
www.transamtrail.com/product/...
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[@cyanideandmtdew4079]

The drone footage was very well done. The music of choice was perfect. Bravo 👏

[@OverlandPioneers]

Thank you!!!

[@mitchmfwhited998]

Them gracel roads in better shape than the paved ones. Lol.... if ya know ya know. 😅

[@OverlandPNW]

That gas bag is one of the coolest things I've seen !! Cool water crossing. Great cinematography ! Someone needs to give you a TV show ! New subbie here !

[@MuddyRuttzz]

That first river crossing had me nervous! Love West Virginia. Glad you only saw the outside of the “correctional facility.” EXVENTURE is awesome!

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

superb upload Overland Pioneers. I shattered that thumbs up on your video. Keep on up the good work.

[@OverlandPioneers]

Thank ya!

[@RevereOverland]

*Vigorous pumping*

[@jojobball1]

Oh the facial expressions were awesome

[@misplacedoverland]

Good stuff right there! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@Afrojeeper1701]

What great way to start.I always wanted to do the TAT..Great video.

[@traveladventurexplore]

Great info 👊

[@adventurensuch5795]

Jelly AF. Good stuff brother 👏

[@Onward4x4]

Nice... definitely on my bucket list.

[@bsteimel]

The wife and I want tackle this trail in our lx450. Cool videos.

[@OverlandPioneers]

Do it!!!

[@dr350ses]

Really well done video, thanks

[@mariemccormick8520]

Awesome video!!!

[@OverlandPioneers]

Thank you!!!!!’

[@JRudd]

This is excellent work and a joy to watch

[@OverlandPioneers]

Thank you!

[@GiantLoopMoto]

Nice!

[@alc.571]

My wife and I have been exploring more and more of WV lately. We also do a yearly trip to the OBX, so this is a perfect trip for us. New to the channel, and really digging it.

[@OverlandPioneers]

Welcome! You can get the maps from their website! Love the outer banks. We are from Wilmington originally

[@scottfranson4215]

the documentation of the trail and i like how you’re separating by state! Awesome formats Nice... definitely on my bucket list. Sometimes I slow a Video Down or Speed it up ,depends on the scenic View . Liked the comic relief, lol. We all need more time to explore nature with Friends !

[@OverlandPioneers]

Agreed! Glad you enjoyed!

[@RUSERIOUS76]

I've been thinking doing the entire TAT would be really cool.

[@crosscountrytouring3678]

Man was I wrong! Motor bikes and side by side is what I know and thought why do the tat in a vehicle. Your rig and set up is great! Have sub’d and look forward to what I see on your channel. Getting older has made me rethink a lot it seems 👍🏻🏍

[@OverlandPioneers]

It’s definitely a comfortable way to travel off grid!

[@srandyt2]

Bad news. Maps says Dory's is permanently closed. Bummer.

[@bigzoffroad]

Just subscribed and am working my way through your TAT playlist! Awesome stuff love the documentation of the trail and i like how you’re separating by state! Awesome format! Did you do the whole TAT in one go?

[@OverlandPioneers]

No I do a couple sections a year

[@bigzoffroad]

@@OverlandPioneers oh gotcha!! I just recently learned about this trail, and i am now in my head trying to decide if i want to take it on in one go or do half and half. Either way i have a lot of prep and planning to do! Can’t wait for more videos!

[@notsojoerogan]

When's the next episode? Can't wait to see more

[@OverlandPioneers]

Sooooon!

[@NorthologyAdventures]

Great video as usual. Liked the comic relief, lol. Would a 2wd van be able to do that trail?

[@OverlandPioneers]

Without the snow and ice absolutely

[@NorthologyAdventures]

@@OverlandPioneers gonna have to get this on the calendar!

[@jeffdowdall2473]

I also have a Gladiator and running the TAT is now on the bucket list. What is your tires/lift set up?

[@OverlandPioneers]

Clayton off-road 2.5 inch overland plus lift! 35inch tires

[@alexjohnson6462]

I've been watching a lot of these TAT videos from the motorcyclists perspective lately. It seems like there is an awful lot if singletrack or otherwise very tight, technical rocky road sections in some states. I can't believe you can get through their with an overland trailer. I am wondering if you have to do a lot of detours on some sections because they are just known in advance to be too technical or narrow for a pull behind trailer?

[@OverlandPioneers]

Nope not one forced diversions yet. They are all passable.

[@Mrnotsocool123]

My buddy and I are doing this trail in 2 weeks (January 28th-31st) but are having a hard time finding information about trail closures( driving up from Florida) do you know anywhere we can check before hitting to road to make sure the trails are still open? Taking a 14 F250 and jeep wrangler.

[@OverlandPioneers]

We didn’t have any trail closures. But just a bunch of camp spot closures. We just went for it hoping they were open and they were. I have no idea who you could ask

[@wvfarmlife8818]

My husband would love to do this section of the TAT, is there anyway you would share your map or let us know what source you used for directions?? Thanks

[@OverlandPioneers]

You can purchase the maps off the Trans America Trail website linked in the description!

[@Masblaster]

How do you like gladiator vs the wrangler?

[@OverlandPioneers]

Not a good comparison. Truck vs suv. It’s miles beyond the wrangler but worn no short wheelbase maneuverability

[@rileyfindley7207]

And where do you get the maps at

[@OverlandPioneers]

Link in the description of the video.

[@papaleecrosby9412]

where can i get that gas bag ?

[@OverlandPioneers]

Giant Loop Moto

[@rileyfindley7207]

Would a ram 2500 Cummins fit on the TAT trail.

[@OverlandPioneers]

Absolutely