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Learn more about Hutt Road - Tight Squeeze
Hutt Road - Tight Squeeze

Hutt Road - Tight Squeeze

This trail offers all aspects of what you want in an off-road trail. It guides you through some tight sections, as well as offering some open areas that are very scenic. There are mud holes,…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Indian Run
Indian Run

Indian Run

This will take you out on a township road. It starts off on a narrow gravel road, shortly after you start the trail you will find a small section of muddy ruts to kick up…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about James Road
James Road

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
4.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jug run to Girl Scout Camp
Jug run to Girl Scout Camp

Jug run to Girl Scout Camp

This is a rural country back road track that becomes a narrow hill climb that can be severely washed out after even a mild rain. There are multiple creek crossings without bridges up to 2…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Life Wide Open - Scenic Trail
Life Wide Open - Scenic Trail

Life Wide Open - Scenic Trail

This trail is short, but VERY scenic and perfect for almost any Subaru-style vehicle. It is an excellent add-on trail in this area and is worth a run-through. Very uncharacteristic for Ohio, this trail has…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Morrell Hollow
Morrell Hollow

Morrell Hollow

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…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Park Road 39
Park Road 39

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
4.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pleasant Ridge Road - The Tar Hollow Trails
Pleasant Ridge Road - The Tar Hollow Trails

Pleasant Ridge Road - The Tar Hollow Trails

This is one of the easier trails to run in what has become known as the Tar Hollow Trails of Vinton & Hocking County. This trail is not maintained and is rutted with a few…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Riddle
Riddle

Riddle

Gear up for some off-camber rock climbing as this trail takes you deep into the woods and down some steep hills with plenty of slick rocky ledges. As you climb down the slippery rocky hills…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Ridgeview Road - Subarus Paradise
Ridgeview Road - Subarus Paradise

Ridgeview Road - Subarus Paradise

If you are someone that loves exploring new terrain and experiencing the true country living of Ohio, this is for you. This trail takes you by beautiful wildlife, farm animals, rustic houses, wide-open scenery, and…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Salem

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
5.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Spencer hollow
Spencer hollow

Spencer hollow

If your looking for a quick trail to ride to get a little dirty then this is a good one. First you enter a gravel road that looks like it goes into the middle of…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Stone Quarry Road NE
Stone Quarry Road NE

Stone Quarry Road NE

Rugged up/downhill with a bowling ball and larger rocks on a heavily washed out unmaintained road. sections of the off-camber that will stretch the suspension. Small water crossing at the bottom of the hill. overhanging…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sugar Run Road - Rally Up Baby
Sugar Run Road - Rally Up Baby

Sugar Run Road - Rally Up Baby

This trail guides you through some awesome scenery while flowing up and down vertical sections. This is SO much fun to drive and is perfect for introducing new people to the off-roading and exploring the…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about The Ridge Run
The Ridge Run

The Ridge Run

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…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Township 269
Township 269

Township 269

If you're looking for a nice Sunday drive and don't want roll around town or out a paved road, and don't mind a little mud, then this trail is for you. You will start down…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about TWP 411 German Cemetery
TWP 411 German Cemetery

TWP 411 German Cemetery

This is a black trail by color standards at Hatfield and McCoy. Most people will not be able to get through this trail without a winch. If it is raining or has been raining in…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Valley and Cows
Valley and Cows

Valley and Cows

Lots of scenic wooded gravel roads. Quite a bit of up and down on the side loops as you come in and out of the valley. We were recorded at the end of this trip…
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Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 3
Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 3

Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 3

This trail is Wikesville to Cone/Appalachia Highway Vinton County Tunnel Loop East. This starts at Wikesville Ohio, this section runs counterclockwise north through Vinton County stopping at Moonville Tunnel and Kings Hollow Tunnel which was…
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Total Miles
22.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 4
Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 4

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
27.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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