Off-Road Trails in Ohio

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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
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Peck Leach Trail
Peck Leach Trail

Peck Leach Trail

This is a short but exhilarating trail that takes you through Amish country. The trail starts on a gravel road and then narrows down into a dual-track trail. When traveling down the trail, there's private…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Plecher Road to Pyramid House
Plecher Road to Pyramid House

Plecher Road to Pyramid House

Pelcher Road along Spring Run is very scenic with multiple hills and beautiful vistas with a surprise building at the end. Class 1 roadway may be very slippery during rains and should use caution on…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Potter's Hollow
Potter's Hollow

Potter's 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.…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
6
Best Time
Summer
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
3.1
Tech Rating
8Difficult
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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Salem
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
2Easy
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
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about State Forest Road 14
State Forest Road 14

State Forest Road 14

This is an easy, well-maintained gravel road that meanders through the Shawnee State Forest. You will enjoy lush vegetation and bubbling creeks, with a meadow thrown in for good measure. Please do not venture off…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about State Forest Road 2
State Forest Road 2

State Forest Road 2

This State Forest road is a well-maintained Forest Service road inside Shawnee State Forest. It is easily doable in a 2WD vehicle, however, there are a few steep climbs and tight switchbacks to be wary…
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Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, 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
5Moderate
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Sunshine Ridge Road
Sunshine Ridge Road

Sunshine Ridge Road

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…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, 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
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tobe Lewis Road
Tobe Lewis Road

Tobe Lewis Road

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…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
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
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Tunnel Hill
Tunnel Hill

Tunnel Hill

If you are looking for a quick adventure down a country road, this is one of many in the area. This route will take you out and through the woods, where you will see wildlife…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter
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
7Difficult
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

ATV trails in Ohio

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.…
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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
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

UTV/side-by-side trails in Ohio

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.…
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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
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

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