Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Jackson, Ohio

Right off of Highway 93 South, as you turn into Wayne National Forest and wildlife preserve, you'll enter a part known as Anderson Meadows. With multiple pull-off spots that have most of the beautiful lookouts that open up to many different meadows and wildlife that is native to the area. From multi...
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This trail features giant rock formations, partially washed-out roads, deep ravines, high-water crossings, and muddy ruts. After turning right onto Brady Fork Road, keep right where the left side has washed away, as the drop leads into a deep ravine running alongside the road. Multiple pull-off area...
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In Scioto Trail State Park, South Ridge Road snakes its way along the high south ridge of the park. The road is gravel and generally single-lane. There are multiple sidings and turnouts to let vehicles pass or just stop and enjoy the scenery. The road is not maintained in the winter months. The road...
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Drive straight down Telegraph Hill Road, following a mostly straight stretch of slick, rutted gravel. At the three-way fork, continue straight, where the road leads deep into the woods and offers opportunities to see all kinds of wildlife. The remote setting can feel like a road from a horror movie ...
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This trail is Wikesville to Cone/Appalachia Highway Vinton County Tunnel Loop East. This section starts at Wikesville, Ohio, and runs counterclockwise north through Vinton County, stopping at Moonville Tunnel and Kings Hollow Tunnel which was recently added as the Rails to Trails Hiking pathway thro...
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Turn left off Telegraph Hill Road onto Township Road 152. This heavily wooded, curvy road is filled with deep potholes and ruts. Follow the winding road past Union Baptist Church, which is hidden deep in the woods, and continue straight to the stop sign. Turn left to return to State Route 93 and acc...
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Turn right off Telegraph Hill Road onto Vernon-Painter Creek Road. Along the route, a small pull-off provides access to an ATV path leading to an abandoned CH&P railroad tunnel, one of several in the area. Continue through the deep, dark forest, then turn left onto the side road and follow the unmai...
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This is the perfect add-on to trails nearby. It's slow but easy-going. It offers some great scenery and is a perfect trail to take your friends that are just getting into off-roading. This trail is a good cool-down option if you are doing the hardcore stuff nearby. Or if you want to hit some backroa...
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ODNR #4 Road is a high ridge road that goes through the southernmost portion of Scioto Trail State Forest. The road provides exceptional views of the surrounding hills. There are some road is gravel and generally single lane width. There are a few blind switchbacks, and the road can be muddy and sli...
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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 Appalachian Foothills. Gas and food can be found along the way. Good for a ...
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Easy connector trail between Siverly Creek Road and Bray Hollow Road. The route is mostly a rough, unmaintained gravel road suitable for most vehicles. The main feature is a creek crossing that can become deeper after heavy rain. There is active cabin construction along the route, so stay on the est...
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Scioto Trail State Park North Ridge Road is a single-lane gravel road that takes the high north ridge through the park. There are several sidings and pull-offs to let other traffic by. This road offers incredible views of the southern Ohio hills. There are several turnouts that offer a nice place to...
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This route is for anyone that wants to rip a rally-like road, and experience the great scenery and wildlife Ohio can offer! This gravel route is very loose and has a few washouts. It also has two hairpin turns that may require some two-point turns for big or full-sized rigs. This trail is accessible...
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This trail guides you through some awesome scenery while flowing up and down vertical sections. This is SO much fun to drive and is perfect for introducing new people to the off-roading and exploring the scene. This trail would be a great add-on to some of the harder trails in the area. It's mainly ...
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This trail is a short loop with a spur that connects the Wolcott Trailhead with the rest of the main trail system. Coming from the trailhead, the north side offers a steep rocky ascent, and the south leg takes you across the bottoms to the Walcott Trail Connector, which in turn takes you to the Bear...
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At the stop sign, turn right off Vernon-Painter Creek Road onto Township Road 232. Follow the loose, slick gravel through several sharp curves as the road leads deeper into the heavily wooded area of Wayne National Forest, passing trailheads and dense forest along the way. Continue on Township Road ...
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Turn onto Sawmill Road, which may not appear on GPS and has no road sign other than a stop sign. Continue straight down the narrow, slightly overgrown gravel road through sharp twists and turns. About 0.3 miles in, a small, overgrown, muddy path on the right side of a sharp turn leads to a hidden po...
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Texas Hollow Road sits in a beautiful part of Dean State Forest and Wildlife Preserve within Wayne National Forest. Turn left onto Dean Forest Road and continue to the split where the road becomes gravel, then stay straight as it leads deeper into the wildlife preserve. At the fork, avoid the left t...
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Take a right onto Wolf Road and follow the hairpin bends down the winding road through thick trees, small hills, and several steep, loose-gravel inclines. A short distance down the road, the Bonnie Run Bridle Trailhead sits on the right and provides access for hiking. The road forms a complete loop,...
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Make a left at the Tar Kiln Run Shooting Range off Dean Forest Road onto Cade Hollow. Follow the sharp, curvy hill down to the Mount Bride trailhead, one of many in the area where visitors can park and hike through the dense forest. Continue straight down the steep, slightly washed-out hill as it le...
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This trail features giant rock formations, partially washed-out roads, deep ravines, high-water crossings, and muddy ruts. After turning right onto Brady Fork Road, keep right where the left side has washed away, as the drop leads into a deep ravine running alongside the road. Multiple pull-off area...
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This trail is a short loop with a spur that connects the Wolcott Trailhead with the rest of the main trail system. Coming from the trailhead, the north side offers a steep rocky ascent, and the south leg takes you across the bottoms to the Walcott Trail Connector, which in turn takes you to the Bear...
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Welcome to the Wayne National Forest Superior OHV Trail System. Wayne National Forest OHV trails require a trail pass that can be purchased from Forest headquarters or local vendors. All trails are limited to a width of 50 inches or less. All trails are two-way. As the name suggests, the trail conne...
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The Pine Cut off is just what its name says. If you need to get back to the trail head or latrine in a hurry from the Power Line Trail, this trail will get you there. This trail is wide and easy. It does come in handy if you need to get back to the parking lot quickly. Also can be used to re-ride yo...
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This trail features giant rock formations, partially washed-out roads, deep ravines, high-water crossings, and muddy ruts. After turning right onto Brady Fork Road, keep right where the left side has washed away, as the drop leads into a deep ravine running alongside the road. Multiple pull-off area...
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This route is for anyone that wants to rip a rally-like road, and experience the great scenery and wildlife Ohio can offer! This gravel route is very loose and has a few washouts. It also has two hairpin turns that may require some two-point turns for big or full-sized rigs. This trail is accessible...
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Rock Run is a shortcut gravel road that will take you off the pavement and down some old back road that will take you longer to get where you are going, but worth the views you will see. When you turn on Rock Run, you'll continue straight into a section of Wayne National Forest with a piece of hist...
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The trail starts easy, however, once you cross over Blue Creek Road, the trail climbs up a hill and can be slick during and or after some rain. Once on the top, it levels out for a bit until you come to some mud holes. These are about 2 feet deep but have solid bottoms. Continue on the trail until y...
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