Pickens Poker Run

Just wondering how many folks were heading to Pickens on May 22 for the big (HUGE) poker run? Depending on weather, the wife and I might take the RV and camp Saturday night and it would be nice to meet some of "ya'll" and knock back a couple cold ones.

I'll be at the wagon wheel may the 14th and 15th...you all have a good time

I will be working that weekend but where is Pickens and I know it's in West Va Is it just some outlaw trails that locals ride and if so how many miles of trails would you say is there.

Ahhh....Pickens. Go 15 miles past BFE then turn left! It's in Randolph Co., WV, right where the mountains start getting bigger. Let me put it this way, it is so remote that when Randolph Co. schools consolidated, they couldn't consolidate Pickens' school because they are so far back in the sticks. The graduating class is usually around half a dozen kids, no joke. All grades are in one school. That being said, greatest people you ever want to meet! It's all outlaw trails, just good old fashioned backcountry riding. I only go riding there with other people because it is easy to get "woods confused" there. (I refuse to use the word lost! LOL) The town is extremely off-road friendly. There is a large field "downtown" where alot of people camp for the poker run. Last year they said it was over 200 quads/UTVs in the ride.

Growler wrote:

Ahhh....Pickens. Go 15 miles past BFE then turn left! It's in Randolph Co., WV, right where the mountains start getting bigger. Let me put it this way, it is so remote that when Randolph Co. schools consolidated, they couldn't consolidate Pickens' school because they are so far back in the sticks. The graduating class is usually around half a dozen kids, no joke. All grades are in one school. That being said, greatest people you ever want to meet! It's all outlaw trails, just good old fashioned backcountry riding. I only go riding there with other people because it is easy to get "woods confused" there. (I refuse to use the word lost! LOL) The town is extremely off-road friendly. There is a large field "downtown" where alot of people camp for the poker run. Last year they said it was over 200 quads/UTVs in the ride.

Sounds like a place we need to check out sometime It also sounds like where they made the movie WRONG TURN


Take some pictures for us and if you see some Side X Side riders tell them about the site so we can get some people on here from that area which will be good for us all to have more places to ride and people to ride with

Map Quest shows it's a 4 hour drive for me so that's doable for a 2 or 3 day ride.

If we get enough riders from that area I will make a section for just that area so spread the word Unless that's so far back in the sticks they don't have internet I see it's near that big National Forest.My youngest son went camping there last summer with a friend and his family.

I live about 1 hour a way, im gonna bring the boys and RIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pickens is some wild country. I have hunted that area before. Should be great riding, If you can find your way around.

Well, I've never rode at Pickens. I've been through some of the old county dirt roads, but I don't know anything about any good trails. This is close to Bergoo, about 30min drive. So, if we had someone to show us around at Pickens, we could pull off a ride there and a Bergoo on the same weekend. If that happened, it would be worth the drive for the members from out of state.



How does the riding at Pickens compare to Bergoo?

Sounds like fun. Do they have maps or can I just join your group? Been there twice for a romantic weekend in Helvetia. Is a wife thing or a "rough 'n ready?

Well, the wife and I are definitely making a weekend of it in Pickens! Heading there Friday evening, doing the poker run Saturday, camping again Saturday night. Anyone that's going, make sure you stop by and say "hey!" We'll be in a big RV w/ a 12' black box trailer behind it w/ an LTR 450 and pink RZR sitting there.

Sounds like Deliverance for RZR's.

Im psyched! Lets do it!

If I didnt have the Allstar race in Charlotte I would be there!

I'm working.

Yamabeast wrote:

I'm working. :have fun take

Not sure yet. I am putting on a ride the next weekend from Selbyville. I am still finalizing the plans/route. Pickens ride is supposed to be about 40 miles long I think. Weather isn't looking too good right now though. Memorial day weekend from Upshur Co 4H camp. Should be about 30 miles. 19 miles so far and only 2 miles of it are dirt county roads. Mostly unimproved roads and trails. There might be 5-6 miles out of 30 that are dirt road for our ride. It is not a poker run, just a fun run free will offering for our Relay for Life team. Door prizes and 50/50. Lunch and reg. at 11:00. We will leave at 12:30. Sponsored by Jerusalem cruisers Relay for Life team and Dirty Christians off-road ministries. Visit www.dirtychristians.net for more info.

Been to Helvetia and Pickens many times but do not know what BFE is. Used to live in Mill Creek. Would love to ride that area some time. Live in Moundsville now.