Off-Road Trails in Ohio

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Learn more about Copperhead Trail
Copperhead Trail

Copperhead Trail

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…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Dawley Cemetery
Dawley Cemetery

Dawley Cemetery

The trail starts off by taking you down a muddy, slippery, and rutted road up to a mud-hole playground for loads of fun. If you continue to drive you will come into a cemetery in…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Dixie
Dixie

Dixie

This back road is one you don't want to miss. Once you turn onto the gravel road, it's like you're heading into the mountains out west. You will start to climb a very steep, narrow…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Donaldson Gorge
Donaldson Gorge

Donaldson Gorge

With many roads packed with tourists in the Hocking Hills, there still remain a few quiet back roads. This one may be short, but it's worth the trip. This gravel road doesn't get much traffic…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter
Learn more about Dry Branch Road - "Where Mall Crawlers Die"
Dry Branch Road -

Dry Branch Road - "Where Mall Crawlers Die"

This trail is every off-roader's dream. It has a small piece of every obstacle in the book. For example, flexing, water, medium-sized mud holes, optional hill climbs, and just enough ravines and washouts to get…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Dugen
Dugen

Dugen

This trail is kinda tricky to find and you might miss it if you're not paying attention. You will need to turn off of Salem Hollow on a dirt and gravel road. It's a very…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Dye Cemetary Road
Dye Cemetary Road

Dye Cemetary Road

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.…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Essington Lake
Essington Lake

Essington Lake

Township Highway NR3 is a rugged backcountry access road. Once you enter the road, it's like time changes, and you see a piece of history that many don't. This trail takes you through some of…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Forest Road 16
Forest Road 16

Forest Road 16

A well-maintained gravel road that leads to some beautiful views of the Shawnee State Forest, the trail passes through some lush forest. However, do not venture off of the road; it is illegal. You must…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Forest Road 6
Forest Road 6

Forest Road 6

This route is a well-maintained gravel road that meanders through the Shawnee State Forest. It is an easy-going route with some excellent views and relaxing overlooks. Please do not venture off of the marked Forest…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gas Well Loop
Gas Well Loop

Gas Well Loop

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…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hamm Road
Hamm Road

Hamm Road

This is a nice gravel road with great views and a large tree canopy once you get into the trail a little ways. It's a very easy trail, doable with most 4WD vehicles. You can…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hanging Rock Trail
Hanging Rock Trail

Hanging Rock 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…
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Total Miles
12.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hart Ridge Road - Addition not Subtraction
Hart Ridge Road - Addition not Subtraction

Hart Ridge Road - Addition not Subtraction

This is the perfect add-on to trails nearby. It's slow but easy-going. It offers some great scenery and is a perfect trail to take your friends that are just getting into off-roading. This trail is…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Haught Run
Haught Run

Haught Run

This route is one of the favorites of people from Marietta and surrounding areas. You start the trail at a covered bridge and then you follow Haught run from the end of County road 407…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Helmick Mill Covered Bridge
Helmick Mill Covered Bridge

Helmick Mill Covered Bridge

Expect to go through one of the most scenic roads in Perry County. This trail is all gravel but very slick steep hills with sharp turns. Once you enter the trail you go down into…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hogan Overlook
Hogan Overlook

Hogan Overlook

This trail is a fun one even if it's a down-and-back short trip due to unmaintained roads and trees blocking one way. You first start by going into a small section of mud and ruts…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Horse Run Road
Horse Run Road

Horse Run Road

This short trail offers lots of great activities like hunting, HUGE clear lakes for fishing, and a dispersed camping area that is free to stay at throughout the Spring, Fall, and Summer seasons. This trail…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hunterdon Road
Hunterdon Road

Hunterdon Road

This gravel route takes you through one of the nicest roads in the area. Once you start, you will head up a very steep gravel hill that will take you back to Hunterdon Cemetery. You…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
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
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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ATV trails in Ohio

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Bean Ridge

Bean Ridge

This trail starts right off of County Road 25. You then go through a creek crossing, then start your ascent up the hill, crossing multiple rock shelves and very slick red clay, especially after a…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Bear Claw Trail
Bear Claw Trail

Bear Claw Trail

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…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bear Top Loop
Bear Top Loop

Bear Top Loop

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…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Cedar Run
Cedar Run

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
4.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
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UTV/side-by-side trails in Ohio

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Bean Ridge

Bean Ridge

This trail starts right off of County Road 25. You then go through a creek crossing, then start your ascent up the hill, crossing multiple rock shelves and very slick red clay, especially after a…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Cedar Run
Cedar Run

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
4.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Dye Cemetary Road
Dye Cemetary Road

Dye Cemetary Road

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.…
Learn more about Dye Cemetary Road
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Haught Run
Haught Run

Haught Run

This route is one of the favorites of people from Marietta and surrounding areas. You start the trail at a covered bridge and then you follow Haught run from the end of County road 407…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Winter
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