Dirt Bike Trails
Near Chillicothe, Ohio

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lyra Trail is a solid pick for ATV and dirtbike riders looking for a moderate challenge deep in the Ironton Ranger District of Wayne National Forest. Twisting through southeastern Ohio’s wooded hills, this narrow forest route delivers a mix of rutted dirt, rocky patches, and the occasional muddy was...
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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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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...
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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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A mixture of mud and off-camber areas with some steep rocky climbs, this trail will test the typical factory-built rig. It starts near an old hunting cabin and continues into the forest past an old cemetery. It is a great trail, however, about halfway down, it is blocked due to tornado damage. There...
Learn more about Morrell Hollow

First and foremost, I recommend downloading offline maps prior to any excursion however especially for this area. There is no cell service for about 5 miles out in any direction near this assortment of trails. Overall its a fairly easy trail, some narrow parts that will give you some pin-striping an...
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This is an offroad paradise for people who want to enjoy nature but don't have built rigs. The trail will give you off-camber ruts through mudholes as well as rocky hill climbs with great views of the outskirts of the Shawnee State Forest. Do not attempt this in a 2WD vehicle or a truck that does no...
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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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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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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...
Learn more about Telegraph Trail

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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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

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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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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