The Ridge Run

Total Miles 3
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This trail is one of my favorites! This track will take you along some of the best sights and open landscapes Ohio has to offer. If you are camping at one of the local dispersed campsites, Overlanding with buddies, scouting for deer, or want to park somewhere and see for miles while eating your favorite food with friends, THIS IS THE SPOT. This trail starts by bringing you in at the top of a huge hill that overlooks miles of open territory, (a great place for a break or hanging out) then you continue along a ridge for a few miles overlooking more wildlife, lakes, and beautiful rolling hills and forest. *If you plan to travel via dirtbike, SxS, or ATV, make sure it is considered road legal in the State of Ohio. When you get to the end of the trail, it may be closed during certain seasons, but it is still worth looking at it twice if you need to backtrack.

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Difficulty

This trail is a dirt/gravel road with some small wash outs during rain and bigger pot holes. Small rocks in gravel surface stick up so just make sure you arent going too fast. No need to air down unless you want a smoother ride.

History

The previous mining area of "Big Musky" The largest walking dragline ever built.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

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Chris ruts
Sep 06, 2025
Open
It’s a gravel road. Not sure why someone market it as a trail. Any car can drive this road.
Zachary Schroll
Aug 31, 2025
Open
Building Appalachian hills visitors center closed when Entering from SR83
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.
J W
Sep 28, 2024
Open
Finally we have some rains.
Matthew Holland
Jul 05, 2024
Open
Curt Overlanding
May 27, 2024
Open
Gravel road with some areas to pull off and relax.
Curt Overlanding
Mar 24, 2024
Open
Trail was closed until April 1st.
Terrie Taylor
Jun 12, 2023
Open

The Ridge Run Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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