Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Melmore, 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 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 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 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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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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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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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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If you are looking for a quick adventure down a country road, this is one of many in the area. This route will take you out and through the woods, where you will see wildlife…
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This route will take you down into the middle of some old mining area filled with ponds and peace. As you drive down the beginning of the gravel road, you will drive down into the…
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This trail offers many challenges. All though you can skip past the hard parts. As most of this is an easy gravel road there are a few small turn-off paths that will take you down…
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Pelcher Road along Spring Run is very scenic with multiple hills and beautiful vistas with a surprise building at the end. Class 1 roadway may be very slippery during rains and should use caution on…
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McClure Trail is an easy 2.4-mile bidirectional trail, yet scenic in its own way. Located within the Waterloo State Rec Area near Highway 74 between Jackson and Ann Arbor, this trail is easily accessible. Starting…
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Loveland Trail is an easy & scenic bidirectional 2.7-mile road. Located just off Highway 74, this route is easily accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical, just a few spots that can become…
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Green Trail is a very interesting scenic bidirectional Natural Beauty Road within the Waterloo State Rec Area. Located between Jackson and Ann Arbor near Highway 94, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the west…
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Leach Trail is a really fun and exciting bidirectional trail within the Waterloo State Recreation Area. Located just off Highway 74 between Jackson and Ann Arbor, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the eastern…
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Maute Trail is an exciting 2.5-mile scenic bidirectional trail within the Waterloo State Recreation Area. Located near Highway 94 between Jackson and Ann Arbor, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the south end off…
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Camp Trail is a fun bidirectional trail just on the outskirts of the Waterloo Rec Area. Located east of Jackson near Highway 74, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the eastern end of Cedar…
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Glenn East Trail is a classical Michigan bi-directional trail within the Waterloo State Recreation Area. Located off Mount Hope Road, shortly off Highway 94, you'll find the west end of the trail, making it easily…
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Katz Trail is a very fun and scenic bidirectional road within the Waterloo State Recreation Area. Located just off Highway 94, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the north end, you'll start on a…
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The trail runs along the edge of the park and into the Whispering Woods. The trail is for SXS, ATVS, and motorcycles only. There are some mud holes and areas with tight trees. The trail…
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This trail has two designations: one for full-size rigs and one for ATVs. There are many markers to indicate which path is which. This trail is also one-way. There are many tight turns and it…
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The entrance to this trail can be picked up from the Lower Parking Lot and runs along the picnic area. This trail is mild with a couple of spots of articulation and a couple of…
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This trail begins at the Lower Level Parking Lot and is a connector trail between one of the main roads that runs through the park and the parking lots. There are very few elevation changes.…
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Little Willy is a mild trail that has few elevation changes. There is also an area that tends to get washed out when it's been raining. It's not very long and is a great trail…
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Nut Check starts with an intermediate rock crawl in a washout. Then the trail branches off that washout and climbs up a hill. If someone prefers not to climb the hill, they can continue straight…
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This mild trail weaves through the woods and intertwines with Deer Run on occasion. Signage can be a little confusing but exits are easy to find. There were a couple of small puddles but nothing…
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This trail is mild and weaves in and out of trees. There are a couple of off-camber spots, especially the exit. This trail also intertwines with Rookie Run and signage can be confusing but won't…
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If you are someone that loves exploring new terrain and experiencing the true country living of Ohio, this is for you. This trail takes you by beautiful wildlife, farm animals, rustic houses, wide-open scenery, and…
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