Dirt Bike Trails Near Hanging Rock, Ohio

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Arrington Branch Pass

This is a pass that goes through the old Arrington Branch and then goes up a curvy, rocky hill with low, tight clearances. You will pass by old homesteads and wetland areas as you go…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fa

Shagnast Hill

This trail can be extreme. It is a shortcut over the hill from Arrington Pass and has really steep hill climbs with tree roots, rocks, and mud. However, there is a hidden gem: it boasts…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Fa

Stonebridge Trail

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…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 3

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…
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Total Miles
21.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Park Road 39

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…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 4

This trail is from Knox to Lake Hope. Moonville and Kings Hollow Tunnels Vinton County Tunnel Loop East. This starts at Wikesville, Ohio, this section runs counterclockwise north through Vinton County stopping at Moonville Tunnel…
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Total Miles
26.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Vinton County Tunnels Tour Part 2

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…
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Total Miles
26.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Vinton County Tunnels Tour Part 1

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…
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Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

White Sulphur ATV Loop to Overlook

White Sulphur OHV Trail System is composed of several Forest Service roads and trails in the White Sulphur area, forming a 17-mile trail system of connecting loops. It is located near Cave Run Lake in…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Decoy-Magoffin Loop

As with many trails in the under-development system that will become Eastern Kentucky's expansive off-road trail offerings, this route is a DIY adventure created by locals that know these mountains like the backs of their…
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Total Miles
27.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Wayne Benson Road

A gorgeous trail with a mix of varying terrain types. Gravel, dirt, and mud will all be experienced. Most of the trail is easy with a moderate section of ruts and off camber. Make sure…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Bearwallow Trail

Trails differ in skill level from blue and green to black and double black diamond. Very friendly for beginners/stock enthusiasts after their first badge. The double black diamond look to be a bit rough. I…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

James Road

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.…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi

Salem

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…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Cold Iron Fork Road

This is an easy trail with a couple moderate sections. Not recommended when conditions are wet, as it can become very slick and rutted. The trail has lots of character with wild roses and plenty…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Spaas Creek

Spaas Creek is a wonderful 6-mile creek ride east of Winchester. It is located inside the Daniel Boone National Forest and is a short distance from many other rides in the area. The northern trailhead…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su

Old Fincastle/Big Andy Ridge

This is an awesome scenic trail. You can skip the Old Fincastle section if you just want an easy drive through the Red River Gorge.
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Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Wild Horse Trail (Lige Hollow)

This trail begins at an abandoned coal mine, twisting back and forth through a covered forest as it makes its way to the top of a regrown strip mine full of roaming wild horses. After…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa

Cedar Run

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…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su

Sand Lick Rd

This is a dirt and gravel road with large ruts and deep puddles. It is a very scenic trail with a few side trails to explore. There are some creek crossings, as well a place…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
7 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Cowen Creek

Cowen Creek is a very beautiful trail. It follows a creek bed with rocks and mud holes to navigate. There are two waterfalls to climb. This trail requires high clearance.
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Flat Fork

This is the alternate entrance to Hillbilly Trails of Pike County. It's a gravel road that leads to Trail 23 of Hillbilly Trails. Once you get to the top there are a lot of trails…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Sludge Ponds to Witcher

Mild dirt terrain, gravel mix with some mud, but the holes are small. It may become slick if wet, partial clay. You will find county road access, with most of the route being public county…
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Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Walkers Creek

This is a really fun and beautiful trail. It starts with a rocky decent to a deep water crossin,g and then a long, straight stretch. There are several puddles with a solid bottom. Once you…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Su

Trail 23 - Flatwoods Road

Trail 23 is the main artery for the Dorton/Flatwoods Area of the new Pike County Hillbilly Trails System. Trail 23 is a wide, graded dirt and gravel access road for an array of utilities and…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Fixer Rd DBBB

Fixer Road is another section of the Daniel Boone Backwood Byway. This trail has a creek crossing, a creek bed section and some mud. It is very scenic and ties in with a few other…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Old Fincastle Rd

This is a short trail with one difficult obstacle at the end. It is a mild trail to a deep creek crossing. Then a little off-camber dirt trail to the main event. Old Fincastle is…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Wentworth School Rd

The trail less traveled. This is an old road that leads to the Smyth Cemetery. Its a nice easy trail with a lot of low hanging branches.
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Cave Fork Rd DBBB

A beautiful trail with plenty of scenery and a few shallow creek crossings. There are plenty of spots to pull over and enjoy the outdoors, and the creeks are cold and clear. This trail is…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

No Man's Overlook

Beautiful overlook of the area. This trail has been recently graded so its nice and flat. There could be some lose dirt and mud when wet. Be cautious when up here as there is no…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Su