The Thistledew ATV Trails is on parts of the Thistledew Ski and Circle T Snowmobile trails and you are likely to run into snowmobilers during the early and late parts of the ATV riding season which is April 1 - November 30.
The South part of the loop is managed for both horseback riding and ATV use, follow proper procedures for when you meet a horseback rider on the ATV trail. Pull your ATV over, kill your engine and let the horseback rider pass so the horse doesn't get spooked by your ATV.
The scenary on this ATV trail is varied and lush. There are gorgeous stands of Norway Pine and a large regeneration area of Aspen in the George Washington State Forest.
This ATV trail is well maintained and well signed so even novice ATV riders won't have a problem keeping up. The ATV trail itself is rated as very easy and won't give too many technical problems to even the newest ATV riders.
If you want to bring someone new to the sport of ATVing someplace to learn their navigational skills and gain confidence, this ATV trail is the place.
In this area, be sure to dress for rapid weather changes in the early and late parts of the ATV riding season. Inclimate and cold weather can happen in the blink of an eye, so make sure you are wearing layered clothing and always pack drinking water with you, in case you get stranded someplace for a while.
There are restroom facilities and lodging facilities in case you don't cover the entire ATV trail in one day,you can always loop back and see the rest of the ATV trail tomorrow!
