Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Pea Ridge, West Virginia

At the fork, turn left onto Kimble Ridge Road and look for signs marking the forest area boundaries and national forest preserve. Take the deeply rutted left turn, and just past the horse trails, a cemetery will be visible on the hill to the left. A gated road will be on the right, so continue left ...
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Along the dark, desolate, and often foggy Elkins Creek Road sits a hidden gem that is well worth checking out. This deeply rutted, loose-gravel road has several washed-out sections, while Paddle Creek runs alongside it and may flood. Stay straight on Elkins Creek Road, cross the bridge over the smal...
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This narrow, steep gravel road twists through dense hardwood forest, climbing rugged ridges with loose rock, sharp curves, a few washouts, and rough bumps along the way. The surrounding wildlife preserve offers peaceful views of the Wayne National Forest ridgeline and old farms stretching for miles,...
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Cross the bridge on Coffee Tea Road, where rock formations, tree-covered cliffsides, and a few homesteads line the route. During heavy rain, runoff can flood the road before it climbs a very steep, deeply rutted incline. At the fork, turn right to reach an old family cemetery, but turn around there ...
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This trail is Easy/Medium in terms of difficulty. The trail starts on a paved road, then quickly turns to dirt for the majority of the trail. There are hills, mud and woods that have to be navigated as you get farther down the trail. There is much more exploring to do along the trail as the area is ...
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Make a right off Slab Fork Road onto Texas Hollow Road and continue until you see a small, muddy gravel road on the left. Turn left onto Cannons Creek-Slab Fork Road and continue straight to enjoy the slick, sloppy rock waterfalls that run down the middle of the road, leading to a creek crossing wit...
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On this very scenic ride down along the creek, you will pass the remains of two bridges. The first will be on the left and is the larger of the two. The next will be on the right and is slightly smaller. This is an awesome place to get out and look around. This is a really mild trail little to no ob...
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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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Welcome to the Wayne National Forest Hanging Rock 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. The Hanging Rock Trail is the pri...
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Welcome to the Wayne National Forest Hanging Rock 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. This short trail cuts off the eas...
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Gas Well Loop (FS 20) is a solid pick for intermediate riders looking to explore southeastern Ohio's Wayne National Forest on an ATV or dirtbike. The loop starts at the Hanging Rock Trailhead and winds southeast through mixed hardwood forest, offering a mix of terrain that keeps things interesting w...
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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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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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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 that had to be navigated. We have much more exploring to do as the area was beautiful. At the end of the trail we...
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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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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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Welcome to the Wayne National Forest Hanging Rock 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. The Lake View Trail twists its wa...
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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 route is very scenic and fun to travel, with many hidden gems along the way if you know where to look for them. A Bunker is built into the side of the mountain that is fully accessible; the rest are less obvious.
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This trail is Easy/Medium in terms of difficulty. The trail starts on a paved road, then quickly turns to dirt for the majority of the trail. There are hills, mud and woods that have to be navigated as you get farther down the trail. There is much more exploring to do along the trail as the area is ...
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On this very scenic ride down along the creek, you will pass the remains of two bridges. The first will be on the left and is the larger of the two. The next will be on the right and is slightly smaller. This is an awesome place to get out and look around. This is a really mild trail little to no ob...
Learn more about Stonebridge Trail

Welcome to the Wayne National Forest Hanging Rock 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. The Hanging Rock Trail is the pri...
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Welcome to the Wayne National Forest Hanging Rock 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. This short trail cuts off the eas...
Learn more about Saw Mill Trail

This trail is Easy/Medium in terms of difficulty. The trail starts on a paved road, then quickly turns to dirt for the majority of the trail. There are hills, mud and woods that have to be navigated as you get farther down the trail. There is much more exploring to do along the trail as the area is ...
Learn more about Lycans Ridge

On this very scenic ride down along the creek, you will pass the remains of two bridges. The first will be on the left and is the larger of the two. The next will be on the right and is slightly smaller. This is an awesome place to get out and look around. This is a really mild trail little to no ob...
Learn more about Stonebridge Trail

The route is very scenic and fun to travel, with many hidden gems along the way if you know where to look for them. A Bunker is built into the side of the mountain that is fully accessible; the rest are less obvious.
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IB 12 is a 2-mile easy route along the western edge of the Ivy Branch trail system. It's a wide, smooth trail with shallow ruts, occasional mud puddles, and good visibility for oncoming traffic. Loose rock and debris are mostly pushed to the sides. The route includes water bars and gentle hills with...
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