Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Kelleys Island, Ohio

Fantastic rolling gravel along Kokosing River. There are multiple springs for filling water along the southern edge of the route. Some sections to this can be very high speed if graded well. New canoe access…
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This trail is a tertiary gravel road that winds through the Amish Community with significant changes in elevation and sharp terms. Be aware of oncoming vehicle horse and foot traffic in the area as it…
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This is a narrow, graded winding gravel dirt mix that runs along the Kokosing River. Just after the roadside Springs, it changes Elevation to go up through a small patch of woods, and it drops…
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This is a high-speed, secondary gravel road running along the Kokosing River. Expect to encounter significant changes in elevation, and some blind turns on the cliff edge. This area is public hunting so foraging for…
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This is the eastern loop of Batnest Road back to Main Road 715. The nice twisty well-graded gravel road gets fairly steep in places. Hunting and fishing in the area with proper licensing, known for…
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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 rewarded at the end of this trip…
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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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Rush Lake Trail is a 1.5-mile bidirectional road. Located just south of Farley Road, this trail is easily accessible from some of the other nearby trails. Starting off, you'll begin on a dirt/gravel road that…
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Chambers Trail is an easy and scenic 2.5-mile bidirectional road within the Brighton State Rec Area. Located just north of Rush Lake Road, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end of the…
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King Brighton Trail is a really fun and exciting 2-mile bidirectional trail right outside the Brighton State Rec Area. Located just west of Chilson, right off Brighton Road, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from…
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Tiplady Trail is an easy bidirectional trail within the Department of Natural Resources. Located just north of Dexter Township between Highway 96 and 94, this trail is easily accessible. This trail is also within the…
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Rec Trail is a very fun and scenic 3-mile bidirectional road within the Brighton State Rec Area. Located west of King Road, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the east end at the intersection…
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This trail runs from the parking lot to the first intersection in the off-road portion of the park. It is directional. The trail runs one way for the entrance and another for the exit. There…
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The short course track is for side-by-side and full-size vehicles only. It is directional and is designed with fast driving in mind. The track includes a small hill, a couple of banked turns, a sharp…
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This is a nice, short, scenic trail that takes you around the edge of a water hole or small pond at the park. It is located next to the Holly GLen track at the front…
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The Tetons can be found just to the right when you first drop into the offroad area of the park. It is a short trail that has two steep sandy hill climbs back to back.…
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This sandy hall road runs through the middle of the front of the park and gives the rider access to the majority of the trails in that area. The trail ends in the middle of…
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This trail begins in a washout area near the water hole at the front of the park. After the washout, the trail quickly turns uphill for a moderate hill climb. This is a great moderate…
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This track is for dirt bikes and quads only and it's gated to limit access to anyone other than those vehicles. It is a short loop with moderate hills and small banked turns. The track…
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The trail is directional and begins directly across from the end of The Totons Trail. This area is a little bit different than the printed map. It is directional and shortly after it begins it…
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This is a steep sandy hill climb that can be difficult when the sand is soft. This hill is multi-directional so be sure to check for traffic before continuing up or down the hill. There…
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Low Branch is a hill climb next to Horsepower Hill. It is not as steep, and it is also very sandy. The sand is thick and has a tendency to be soft. This climb is…
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This is a nice beginner trail that offers a birdseye view of the park. It's also a nice route to consider when trying to make your way to the middle of the park without all…
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The Sherwood Forest is a very small scramble area at the top of the hill where Robins Climb and Skyline Drive come together. The trails can be a little tight in some areas but full-size…
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This is a fun moderate trail that gives the riders a bird's eye view of the front of the park. It starts behind the Sandbox area (which is for dirtbikes only) and is directional. It…
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This course is for dirt bikes ONLY! It can be found near the intersection at the end of the entrance haul road. It is an intermediate course with a couple of fun hills, both banked…
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Soggy Bottom Loop is a moderate trail that runs through an area that can be very wet. There are tracks going through the water in some areas of the loop. The recorded track is a…
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The Endurance Trail begins at the intersection in the middle of the park. It is a ONE-WAY trail. It starts with a short hill climb on the edge of the Flat Top area and then…
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This trail is one-way! It cuts off of the Skyline trail and is used to help alleviate traffic jams up in the area. It is a sandy base with small rocks. The north end of…
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There are three entrances to this short trail off of Skyline Drive. It is directional. There are some small rocks along the trail but nothing a stock vehicle can't handle. This route is a good…
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