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West Virginia Speedfest

West Virginia Speedfest, July 24-26, 2026. The Hillclimb event of the summer in West Virginia. Set against the stunning backdrop of Snowshoe Resort, WV, our annual Speedfest is a celebration of car culture, speed, skill, and sheer thrill racing up one of West Virginia’s most iconic mountain roads. Participants will find everything that makes for…

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24 Hours of Appalachia: Miner’s and Logger’s Delight Part II

Hinton, WV – August 29-31, 2025   Backroads of Appalachia, in collaboration with The West Virginia Gambler 500, is thrilled to announce the upcoming off-road and overland endurance challenge – “24 Hours of Appalachia: Miner’s and Logger’s Delight Part II.” Scheduled to take place from August 29 to August 31, 2025, this unique event aims…

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Year in Review 2024

 Backroads of Appalachia: 2024 Year in Review! This year has been a transformative journey for our region, filled with stunning landscapes, winding roads, and remarkable opportunities. Whether you’re a motorcyclist, off-road enthusiast, sports car aficionado, competitor, or simply someone captivated by the beauty of Appalachia, this reflection is for you. We couldn’t achieve this without…

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West Virginia Tread Lightly! Day

WEST VIRGINIA: Save the date for the 2nd Tread Lightly! Day West Virginia on September 21, 2024! Join in for a statewide cleanup to help #ProtectTheAdventure in WV! More details and cleanup locations will be announced at a later date.

Jeep Night in Summersville, WV

Join Backroads of Appalachia, The WV Hellbender, and fellow off-road enthusiasts for bike nights in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Hosted at Maloney’s Pub in downtown Summersville, WV.    ALL OFF-ROAD VEHICLES WELCOME! -Music -Off-Road Vehicle Cruise In -Games -Prizes    6-8PM   May 31, 2024 July 12, 2024 August 9, 2024 September 6, 2024 

Jeep Night in Summersville, WV

Join Backroads of Appalachia, The WV Hellbender, and fellow off-road enthusiasts for bike nights in Nicholas County, West Virginia. ALL OFF-ROAD VEHICLES WELCOME!  Hosted at Maloney’s Pub in downtown Summersville, WV.  -Music -Motorcycle Cruise In -Games -Prizes    6-8PM   May 31, 2024 July 12, 2024 August 9, 2024 September 6, 2024  

Jeep Night in Summersville, WV

Join Backroads of Appalachia, The WV Hellbender, and fellow off-road enthusiasts for bike nights in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Hosted at Maloney’s Pub in downtown Summersville, WV.    ALL OFF-ROAD VEHICLES WELCOME! -Music -Off-Road Vehicle Cruise In -Games -Prizes    6-8PM   May 31, 2024 July 12, 2024 August 9, 2024 September 6, 2024