Trail Overview

This is a very scenic, offroad trail that takes you by some amazing sights. There are off-shutes that offer some fun Ohio mud, large lakes for fishing, as well as some very wide-open hunting opportunities. This trail crosses another great trail named "The Ridge Run" and is mild at the beginning, but slowly increases in difficulty towards the end. Make sure to download your off-road maps, and sign the free AEP recreation land waiver before arriving as there is little to no service in this area. ***If you plan on taking a dirtbike, SxS, or ATV on this trail, make sure it is road legal through the State of Ohio first.***

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Difficulty

This trail is doable for any 4x4, and a lot of obstacles are easily skipped if need be. Although I will caution, that anyone taking this trail should test the depth of the big mud hole at the end. Even with a solid mud floor, it can be very deep and potentially hydro-lock a vehicle.

Technical Rating

Finding KS

Oct 18, 2025

Open

North end of route past the ridge run is closed. Accessible is a well maintained gravel road

Bill Nicholl

Oct 07, 2025

Open

Light rain. Gravel with a clay base. 4WH. Saw 2 other vehicles. 4 deer crossed in front of me. Visited Dye Cemetary. A relaxing and enjoyable ride.

Zachary Schroll

Aug 31, 2025

Open

Only open to the Ridge Run Trail when headed west from Route 83

Huy Do

Apr 24, 2025

Open

Slow crawling section then a high speed section near the end

Roger Ware

Mar 22, 2025

Open

Trail was blocked off at South end. We believe it is because of new visitor center being put in.

Keith Crider

Oct 14, 2024

Open

A well-maintained gravel road. It was a very pleasant drive with no other traffic. I was surprised at the lack of wildlife we saw since we were the only ones out there. A lot of very interesting ponds with access from the road, made me wish I had brought a fishing pole. I saw where the mud holes can be but due to the drought there was just a little mud in the bottom of about half of them. Still recommend for a nice drive in the country.

J W

Sep 28, 2024

Open

The north head can be a little rough for low clearance vehicles after rain. Rest are just well maintained gravel roads.

Turk Jerp

Sep 01, 2024

Open

Gravel road. Views of trees and ponds/lakes.

Jay Camp

Aug 03, 2024

Open

Not sure why this is rated at as a 5. The road itself is very nice gravel. The “mud holes” at the top are unimpressive. The scenery is outstanding here. Absolutely beautiful and worth your time.

Matthew Holland

Jul 05, 2024

Open

Curt Overlanding

May 27, 2024

Open

Gravel road for majority of the trail. At the end of the trail are some mud holes. Pretty basic definitely not a 5 rating.

Curt Overlanding

Mar 24, 2024

Open

Trail opens April 1st