Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Hamden, Ohio

Vinton County Tunnels Tour Part 1

This trail is from Lake Hope to Zaleski Vinton County Tunnel Loop West. This starts at Lake Hope in this section and runs counterclockwise south through Vinton County passing Campbell Tunnel which was recently closed…
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Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Vinton County Tunnels Tour Part 2

This is Radcliff to Campbell Tunnel Vinton County Tunnel Loop West. This starts at Lake Hope in this section and runs counterclockwise south through Vinton county passing Campbell Tunnel which was recently closed through the…
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Total Miles
26.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 4

This trail is from Knox to Lake Hope. Moonville and Kings Hollow Tunnels Vinton County Tunnel Loop East. This starts at Wikesville, Ohio, this section runs counterclockwise north through Vinton County stopping at Moonville Tunnel…
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Total Miles
26.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 3

This trail is Wikesville to Cone/Appalachia Highway Vinton County Tunnel Loop East. This starts at Wikesville Ohio, this section runs counterclockwise north through Vinton County stopping at Moonville Tunnel and Kings Hollow Tunnel which was…
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Total Miles
21.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Valley and Cows

Lots of scenic wooded gravel roads. Quite a bit of up and down on the side loops as you come in and out of the valley. We were recorded at the end of this trip…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Amish Lumber Mills

These are some great winding country back roads going through Amish Country seeing several Amish lumber mills and roadside markets to purchase Amish produce and craft. With beautiful changes in elevation, some of these roads…
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Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Wade Adkins Branch Road

This trail is Easy/Medium. We started on a paved road then it turned to dirt. As we went farther the trail was more off-road and we came across some water crossings, hills, mud and woods…
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Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

Sludge Ponds to Witcher

Mild dirt terrain, gravel mix with some mud, but the holes are small. It may become slick if wet, partial clay. You will find county road access, with most of the route being public county…
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Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Bearwallow Trail

Trails differ in skill level from blue and green to black and double black diamond. Very friendly for beginners/stock enthusiasts after their first badge. The double black diamond look to be a bit rough. I…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

White Sulphur ATV Loop to Overlook

White Sulphur OHV Trail System is composed of several Forest Service roads and trails in the White Sulphur area, forming a 17-mile trail system of connecting loops. It is located near Cave Run Lake in…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Myers Fork Road

A very scenic paved back road. This road will take you down and in between many trails in the area. This road is also part of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway. A fantastic set of…
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Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Panther Mountains

This is a gravel road along The Gauley River National Rec Area. It has access to Gauley river, and multiple hiking trails including the stairway to heaven, multiple water crossings and beautiful waterfalls. This is…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Meadow & Gauley Rivers Access Trail

This trail was developed from old railroad tracks, making it perfect for various activities. Plenty of primitive camping sites along the river. There are two old railroad tunnels and multiple railroad bridges that you can…
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Total Miles
17.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa