Dirt Bike Trails
Near Portsmouth, Ohio

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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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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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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The Superior Corridor Trail is the longest trail in the Ironton Ranger District of Wayne National Forest. All OHV trails in Wayne National Forest are width-restricted to a maximum of 50 inches and require a pass that can be purchased from the Wayne National Forest Headquarters or select local vendor...
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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 is one of my favorite loops. It has a bit of everything. Run it clockwise, and it has steep descents. Run it counter-clockwise, and it has a nice hill climb in loose large rocks with a couple of small ledges. The trail also has tight encroaching brush and tight turns, and varying surfaces. All ...
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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. The Bear Claw Trail has a few mud hol...
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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 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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Copperhead Trail (FS 22) in Wayne National Forest’s Ironton Ranger District offers a moderately challenging ride tailored for ATVs and dirtbikes looking to explore tight, technical terrain with natural obstacles. This single-track motorized trail winds south and east from Hanging Rock Loop toward Hi...
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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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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

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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The trail starts easy, however, once you cross over Blue Creek Road, the trail climbs up a hill and can be slick during and or after some rain. Once on the top, it levels out for a bit until you come to some mud holes. These are about 2 feet deep but have solid bottoms. Continue on the trail until y...
Learn more about Sunshine Ridge Road

This is an easy scenic trail that passes through a meadow on the outskirts of the Shawnee State Forest. This trail is easily passable by any high-clearance vehicle; there are few ruts/obstacles to get through or around. It is just a mellow, slow-paced trail to enjoy nature.
Learn more about Mouth Hollow Road

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...
Learn more about Potter's Hollow

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...
Learn more about Tobe Lewis 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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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...
Learn more about Lyra Trail

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...
Learn more about Wolcott Loop

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...
Learn more about Wolcott Trail

The Superior Corridor Trail is the longest trail in the Ironton Ranger District of Wayne National Forest. All OHV trails in Wayne National Forest are width-restricted to a maximum of 50 inches and require a pass that can be purchased from the Wayne National Forest Headquarters or select local vendor...
Learn more about Superior Corridor Trail

The trail starts easy, however, once you cross over Blue Creek Road, the trail climbs up a hill and can be slick during and or after some rain. Once on the top, it levels out for a bit until you come to some mud holes. These are about 2 feet deep but have solid bottoms. Continue on the trail until y...
Learn more about Sunshine Ridge Road

This is an easy scenic trail that passes through a meadow on the outskirts of the Shawnee State Forest. This trail is easily passable by any high-clearance vehicle; there are few ruts/obstacles to get through or around. It is just a mellow, slow-paced trail to enjoy nature.
Learn more about Mouth Hollow Road

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...
Learn more about Potter's Hollow