Dirt Bike Trails
Near Adelphi, Ohio

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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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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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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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 trail is from Lake Hope to Zaleski Vinton County Tunnel Loop West. This starts at Lake Hope 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 and the route is good f...
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You'll find a couple of small water crossings on this easy trail. It will be slippery when wet or snowy. It's right off of a gravel road and takes you to some very nice ponds. It does have couple of steep hills with ruts and is narrow. Full-size vehicles will fit but you may get some scratches.
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Turkey Run Road is a leisurely gravel road that provides beautiful views of Pee Pee Creek and the Hawe Fork of Pee Pee Creek. (Yes, that is the actual name of the creek.) The road turns and puts you into mature forest along Turkey Run. The road is generally single-lane wide. Excellent route for gett...
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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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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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If you're into driving down some old back roads and running the outskirts of Wayne National Forest this trail has a lot to offer you. Even though it's an easy trail you will find yourself driving through gravel roads with all kinds of unique rock formations and some of the most beautiful trees. At s...
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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 some old service roads in Wayne National Forest. That's where the hard parts are they are narrow. Full of soft slick mud...
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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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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 everywhere. There will be many sharp curves and steep hills even though it is an easy route, it does get slick in bad weather...
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Head back in time as you travel through the abandoned town of San Toy. You will start by driving down a gravel road that will take you past old foundations to buildings that once stood there during coal mining times. After traveling down the gravel road, you will come across a covered bridge. You'll...
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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 blind corners and be aware of wildlife and livestock. You may encounter Amish buggies on this route a...
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Expect to go through one of the most scenic roads in Perry County. This trail is all gravel but very slick steep hills with sharp turns. Once you enter the trail you go down into a nice little creek crossing that flows when the water is higher. After that, you will continue down until you hit a fork...
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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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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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Telegraph Trail (FS 15) is a solid choice for ATV and dirtbike riders looking for a moderately challenging OHV trail in southeastern Ohio. Winding through the Ironton Ranger District of Wayne National Forest, this route delivers classic Appalachian terrain with just enough technical features to keep...
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This trail has ups and downs, switchbacks, mud, water, and a few high-speed straights on the ridge tops. The trail is generally wide enough to allow other riders to pass. The Trail cuts through Pine Creek Wetland and can offer some great wildlife viewing. There are some beautiful views from the ridg...
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You'll find a couple of small water crossings on this easy trail. It will be slippery when wet or snowy. It's right off of a gravel road and takes you to some very nice ponds. It does have couple of steep hills with ruts and is narrow. Full-size vehicles will fit but you may get some scratches.
Learn more about James Road

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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If you're into driving down some old back roads and running the outskirts of Wayne National Forest this trail has a lot to offer you. Even though it's an easy trail you will find yourself driving through gravel roads with all kinds of unique rock formations and some of the most beautiful trees. At s...
Learn more about Salem

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 some old service roads in Wayne National Forest. That's where the hard parts are they are narrow. Full of soft slick mud...
Learn more about Iron Point

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...
Learn more about Park Road 39

You'll find a couple of small water crossings on this easy trail. It will be slippery when wet or snowy. It's right off of a gravel road and takes you to some very nice ponds. It does have couple of steep hills with ruts and is narrow. Full-size vehicles will fit but you may get some scratches.
Learn more about James Road

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...
Learn more about Rock Run

If you're into driving down some old back roads and running the outskirts of Wayne National Forest this trail has a lot to offer you. Even though it's an easy trail you will find yourself driving through gravel roads with all kinds of unique rock formations and some of the most beautiful trees. At s...
Learn more about Salem