Wild & Wonderful Tour
Day-Time (Year-Round)
From the ridge-tops to the valley floor, this adventure highlights the diversity of terrain in the Tug Valley Area and is ideal for riders who are unfamiliar with the area. Think of this as an "intro to riding" in Coal Country.
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Williamson Rocks Tour
Day-Time (Year Round)
Showcasing some of the best views in Mingo County's only city, this tour explores Death Rock, Picnic Rock, and Castle Rock! This tour typically lasts 2-3 Hours and is perfect for a shorter morning or afternoon trip. Very short hiking is required at each destination to visit each rock formation.
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The Hornet Ridge
Tour
Day-Time (Year Round)
Specifically designed for riders staying in the Matewan, West Virginia area, this tour travels the historic and very scenic ridges toward Phelps, Kentucky. A meal-stop can be requested at "Hornet's" in Phelps (the Krazybread is a MUST!)
Pricing Coming Soon
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Trail Riding Adventures
Castle Rock &
Picnic Rock Combo!
Day-Time (Year Round)
This 2-Mile (round-trip) hike takes folks to the location of an old radio tower that sat high above the city of Williamson. While views can be better in the fall/winter and early spring, Picnic Rock is the perfect place to take a lunch and enjoy the mountains!
Note: This hike is a combo including stops at both Castle & Picnic Rocks.
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3.8 Miles
Castle Rock
Day Time-(Year Round)
Certainly one of the more unique rock formations in the Tug Valley Area is Castle Rock. The hike is one of the easiest offered by W.E.S. and is a great introduction to exploring this area.
Note: This hike can be combined with Picnic Rock due to close proximity. See our "Combo" Option below for both.
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2.6 Miles
Picnic Rock
Day-Time (Year Round)
This 2-Mile (round-trip) hike takes folks to the location of an old radio tower that sat high above the city of Williamson. While views can be better in the fall/winter and early spring, Picnic Rock is the perfect place to take a lunch and enjoy the mountains!
Note: This hike can be combined with Castle Rock due to close proximity. See our "Combo" Option below for both.
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2 Miles
About the Guide
Join veteran trail-rider and professional photographer, Wes Wilson, on professionally-guided expeditions throughout the Tug River Valley and beyond! Whether you're riding the trails, hiking, or kayaking, Wes' offers endless opportunities for adventure while in the area.
Wes has managed his first business, Wes Wilson Photography, since 2012 in Williamson, West Virginia. Serving as a free-lance photographer for local newspapers, his career has given him the opportunity to cover incredible events around the world.
Notably, Wes has photographed the ESPN Winter X Games (Aspen, Colorado), Greenbrier Classic PGA Tour, and currently serves as House Photographer at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville, Kentucky. While at the A.W.A., he's had the opportunity to photograph Aaron Lewis, Black Label Society, Brad Paisley, Marshall Tucker Band, REO Speedwagon, Travis Tritt, Alice Cooper,
Ace Frehley, and many more nationally known artists.
Wes' Photo Gear Bag:
Wes' Ride:
Camera Bodies - (2)- Nikon D4
Lenses -
Nikon 14-24MM F/2.8
Nikon 24-70MM F/2.8
Nikon 70-200MM F/2.8
Nikon 300MM F/2.8
Laptop - Apple Macbook Pro 13"
Software - Adobe Lightroom , Gimp
Camera Phone - iPhone 11 Pro
Action Camera - GoPro Hero7 Black
Tripod - Manfrotto
Filters - 3-Stop ND Filter (77MM)
Bags & Backpacks - Kata
Storage - Western Digital Mybook 4TB
2019 Can-Am X3 Turbo
Details -
Fox Race Suspension Tune
2.5" Wheel Spacers
Maxxis Carnivore Tires (32x10x14)
Can-Am HD4500 Winch
Can-Am Front Pre-Runner Bumper
Can-Am 4 Point Retractable Harnesses
Can-Am Fender Flares
Can-Am LinQ 8 Gallon Cooler
Can-Am Sport Side View Mirrors
Can-Am Front Shoulder Storage Bag
Can-Am Lower Door Panels
OxGord Roll Bar Grab Handles
DragonFire Racing Accessory Mounts
EMP Glass Windshield
Powerbass XL-800 Soundbar