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Written by:
Aaron Grant
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Ohio Off-roading/4x4 Guide
First of all, we want to thank ALL of the Offroaders and 4x4 Enthusiasts out there
who have been such an integral part of our company, brand, and customer base!
And thank you for purchasing this Off-roading Trail Guide!
We wanted to collect all the information one would need to decide the most
valuable off-roading trail that are in their state – to make an educated decision
and prevent any surprises. (What do you mean ATV’s aren’t allowed on these
trails?!)
We have included important information such as:
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Are permits required?
What Climate Type?
How Many Miles are these trails (according to their websites)
What times of the year are they open?
Is there a standing entry fee? If so, How much?
What other vehicles are allowed on these trails?
UTVs? SXS? ATVs? SUV/Jeeps? Dune Buggies? Sand Rails?
And contact information, with a small blurb about the trial itself,
highlighting any important things to keep in mind such as: Are there
bathrooms available, garbage service, etc.
I) A Star-rating, on a scale from 1-5, on the overall value of the trail
With all of that information, we feel that all of our valued customers in Ohio will
be able to make an informed decision as to where to spend their precious “Offroad Time”.
If any information in this book becomes outdated due to new policies, and you
happen to catch it, please feel free to contact Agrant@sdtrucksprings.com and I
will place an edit on the book. And of course, if you are in need of any
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Action Sports Moto Park
(Athens, OH)
(740-594-6686)
Located near Athens, Ohio, this very long and fast natural terrain motocross track hosts numerous races,
GP events and several open practices throughout the year. Be sure to visit the track website for current
fees and practice schedules. Call before you haul.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
No
Urban/Manmade
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Prohibited
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
5
Check website
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
When it comes to motocross in Athens County, Drew Wolfe has been leading the charge for more than
three decades.
Bear Creek Amphitheatre
(East Sparta, OH)
(330-484-3901)
Located about one mile east past the Bear Creek Resort Ranch KOA, this area offers about 26 miles of
marked woods trails, a motocross track, several creek crossings and a 250 foot hillclimb. The trails are
open year-round during weekends from 8am to dusk and during weekdays for three or more riders
(reservations required).
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
26
Weekends
Nope
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Riding fees run about $20/rider and kids 8-10 years old are $15/rider. There is a pay station at the Bear
Creek Amphitheatre but if paying by credit card this can be done at the KOA Campground. There is no
direct access from the campground to the trails so machines must be trailered in and out.
Big Maples Farm
(Oxford, OH)
(513-523-3168)
Located just a few minutes north of Cincinnati, Ohio, this property is open to all OHVs and features
miles of woods trails, mud bogs, a rock crawling sections and primitive camping.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
68
Weekends
Nope
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
The property has about 68 miles of trails that range from easy to difficult and there is a large flat and
grassy area for parking.
Briarcliff MX
(Nashport, OH)
(740-763-0935)
Located in central Ohio, this offers four tracks that consist of a main, vet, pit bike and RC track along
with a couple miles of surrounding woods trails. Soil consists of a mixture of clay and sand. Primitive
camping is permitted and practice is around $25/rider.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
No
Urban/Manmade
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Prohibited
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
2
Weekends
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Open practice is held during weekends from 11am-5pm however call before you haul as all practice
sessions are weather permitting.
Clear Fork Resort
(Butler, OH)
(419-883-2000)
Clear Fork Resort offers about 13 miles of ATV trails on 191 acres. The terrain includes hills, rocks, mud,
fields, creeks, and forests and there is a small motocross style play track. The ATV trails normally close in
the winter, but this is a full featured resort which also offers tubing, skiing and snowboarding, a cafe and
bar, and a variety of special events scheduled year-round.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
13
Weekends
Nope
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
The trails are open for riding Friday through Sunday from 9am till dusk and guests can ride all day long
for only $10. Primitive camping is available but sites are limited and reservations can be made by calling.
Deep Run Dirt Park
(Butler, OH)
(419-883-2000)
Located in Southern Ohio about 80 Miles East of Cincinnati in Blue Creek. We have over 400 acres of
trails that range from beginner to advanced.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
1.
ThursdaySunday
Nope
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
All ATV and Off Road vehicles are permitted The park is owned and operated by the property owners,
who reside on the land.
Gasoline Motorsports (Combo)
(Lore City, OH)
(740-241-0809)
Open during select dates, this off-road park has about 12 miles of woods trails, a motocross track,
obstacle course and mud bogs.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
No
Forest
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
12
Daily- Year
round
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
Come join us as gasoline Motorsports park, there will be a mud big and plenty of big truck spots to get
down and dirty.
Hanging Rock ORV Trails
(Hanging Rock, OH)
(740-534-6500 )
The trail system is open to ATV, OHM, and mountain bike use from April 15 through December 15 each
year. The Hanging Rock area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for
riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off highway motorcycles (OHMs). This System has 26 miles of trail
available for off-road vehicle, hiking, and mountain bike use.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
No
Forest
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
26
April 15 December 15
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
The area is also known for its fishing ponds, 51 of which are available for fishing. The ponds which are
scattered along the ATV trail, lend a picturesque backdrop to an ATV ride. The trail system is closed to
ATV, OHM, and mountain bike use from December 16-April 14 each year.
Heiney Farm
(Roseville, OH)
(614-354-9427)
Open during select dates, this off-road park has about 12 miles of woods trails, a motocross track,
obstacle course and mud bogs.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
2.
Call for
schedule
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Come We are located in Roseville, Ohio (Southeastern Ohio) on private land and currently only open for
planned events (ie not open everyday/every weekend). Currently the area consist of 160+ acres of
woods and open fields. We use this for hiking, camping, and OHV use. There has always been a strong
interest in “off-roading” and the outdoors, so the intent is to extend this to public use through events.
Hopedale Sportsman's Club ATV
Rally
(Hopedale, OH)
(740-937-2575)
Open during select dates, this off-road park has about 12 miles of woods trails, a motocross track,
obstacle course and mud bogs.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
No
Forest
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
11
Select dates
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
There are currently no RV hookups however there are a few vault toilets in the camping area.
Refreshments, roasted chickens, burgers, fries and hotdogs are available half way through the course..
Kickin Back Cabins
(Beallsville, OH)
(740-926-2040)
Our cabins are located on 170+ wooded acres of private property on a gravel township road in Monroe
County, Beallsville, OH. Private gravel drives lead to each cabin, and no other cabins or homes are
visible. Winter weather may be a factor during your stay, as we are open year round.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
1.
Daily- Year
round
Nope
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
This beautiful property offers luxurious cabin rentals and has 200 acres of ATV trails for guests to enjoy.
A two night minimum stay is required to ride the trails. Trails are one way and are clearly marked.
Guided tours are available and guests may bring their own ATV.
Maumee State Forest
(Swanton, OH)
(419-822-3052)
About seven miles of ATV trails can be found at this state park. The staging area provides direct access
to the eastern section but you will need to cross the road to access the western trails. The forest is open
year-round and mainly consists of wide and flat trails with slight elevation changes, making it a good
place to take a beginner.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
No
Forest
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
7
Daily- Year
round
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
It was established in 1990. This area is set aside for the purpose of evaluating tree and shrub species for
their suitability for use in windbreaks. A variety of management and cultural techniques relative to
windbreaks is also demonstrated at this site.
Monday Creek ORV Area
(New Straitsville, OH)
(740-753-0101)
Monday Creek area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding ATVs
and off-highway motorcycles (OHMs). This trail system provides approximately 75 miles of designated
trails to off-road vehicles, mountain bikers, and hikers. Loading ramps are available at the New
Straitsville and White Oak Trailheads.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
No
Forest
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
75
April 15 December 15
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
The Monday Creek area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding
all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-highway motorcycles (OHMs).Two other trail systems for off-road
vehicles are provided on the Wayne NF north of Ironton, Ohio.
Muckmunchers Mud Bog
(New Lexington, OH)
(740-343-9862)
This property has 40 acres of woods trails, a large pond and mud pit. ATVs and dirt bikes are permitted.
Riding fees run about $7 per rider and discounts are available for groups of 5 or more.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
Not
specified
By
Appointment
$7
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
Please be respectful of property boundaries, wild and domestic animals and remember to not leave any
trash. A release form must be signed prior to entering.
Perry State Forest
(New Lexington, OH)
(740-621-1584)
Perry State Forest consists of 4,567 rugged acres of reclaimed strip mine land, resulting in very rugged,
sometimes barren terrain. Since the state acquired the area in 1961, some reclamation has been
accomplished, including a large area along County Road 48. Several reforestation and test tree planting
have been established on the forest...
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
No
Forest
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
16
April 1 November 30
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
Perry Forest ATV Park LLC offers a spacious Campground with ATV Riding, Fishing, Boating & Camping
with Direct Trail access to the Perry State Forest APV Trails. Located near New Lexington, Ohio offering
Large Camp sites by the Day, Week and by the Year
Pike State Forest
(Latham, OH)
(740-493-2441)
Pike State Forest now covers 12,084 acres in western Pike County and eastern Highland County. Pike
State Forest is open to public hunting and fishing in season. Fishing is available at several ponds located
in the forest. Anderson Lake off of Dry Bone Road is a popular spot that offers quiet seclusion among the
hills and trees
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
No
Forest
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
10
April 1 November 30
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
Pike State Forest is open to visitors between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily. Legal campers, hunters and
anglers may be present during other hours.Located near Latham Ohio, Pike State Forest offers more
than 15 miles of atv trail riding, spread over 11,000 acres. The trails wind through hollows and ridge
tops, providing a challenging, yet beautiful scenic view
Pine Creek ORV Area
(Ironton, OH)
(740-534-6500)
Open 24 hours a day year round to hiking. Open to other uses 12:01 am April 15th through 11:59 pm
December 15th.The Pine Creek area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent
opportunities for riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-highway motorcycles (OHMs).
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Yes
Forest
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
17
April 15 December 15
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
This trail system provides approximately 20 miles of trails for off-road vehicle, hiking, and mountain bike
use.The trail is closed during the winter to ATVs, OHMs, and mountain bike use from December 16 to
April 14 each year.
Pine Lake MX (Combo)
(Ashtabula, OH)
(440-997-4166)
This motocross track is open daily, weather permitting. The property also has miles of woods trails on
150 acres, a flat track and GP track. Occasional harescramble and race events are hosted here.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
No
Urban/Manmade
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Prohibited
Miles
Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
10
Daily- Year
round (Closed
Sundays)
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
We have an extensive trail system that rages from flat easy trails to hill climbs and monster step-ups. If
you want to test your MX skills, there is a separate MX track with whoops, bowl turns, and table tops
that will let you air out your machine. If getting dirty is your thing, we have an obstacle coarse with mud
bogs too.
Renegade Ridge
(Bloomingdale, OH)
(740-541-5226)
Open during select dates, this 1500 acre off-road park has about 27 miles of marked and groomed
woods trails, mud bogs and challenging hill climbs. Primitive camping is permitted and is free. The park
hosts four weekend rides each year and all OHVs are welcomed.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
No
Forest
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
27
Select dates
$20
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
Renegade Ridge is an ATV event in Bloomingdale, Ohio. Offers over 20 miles of trails through woods,
atop ridgelines, around ponds, mud pits, and straightaways.Located just off US-22 in Bloomingdale,
Ohio, Renegade Ridge is home to over 27 miles of well kept and well marked ATV and off road trail.
Richland Furnace State Forest
(Wellston, OH)
(740-774-1596)
This historic state forest offers about 10 miles of trails that wind through a deep forest setting. Flint
outcrops that were once used by Native Americans and an old iron furnace that is about 150 years old
can be seen along the trail.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
No
Forest
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
10
April 1 November 30
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
Camping is prohibited and Jeeps and 4WD vehicles are not permitted on the OHV trails. This trail system
is open to motorized use from April 1 through November 30.
The Village OHV Club
(Wellston, OH)
(330-532-8061)
Formerly known as Forbidden Zone ATV Campground, this area is now owned and operated by The
Village OHV Club. Formerly known as Forbidden Zone ATV Campground, this area is now owned and
operated by The Village OHV Club. A primitive campground is available that offers direct trail access.
Annual membership runs about $500 per year and includes a camping spot
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
Not
specified
Daily- Year
round
Annual
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
Motorcycles
Trails are surrounded by thick vegetation and trails range from novice friendly to expert rocky hill climbs.
RV drivers should take care when turning right (north) onto Township Road 306 as it is a sharp right
turn.
Thrashing Trails
(Xenia, OH)
(937-305-4920)
This is private property that is sometimes open on weekends for riding but please call (937) 305-4933
before coming out to ride. The property offers 130 acres of scenic woods trails, hill climbs, rolling hills
and several mud bogs. Amenities included restroom facilities, spray wash and picnic tables with shade.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
Not
specified
Weekends
Nope
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Other Vehicles?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
The park operates during weekends from 9am to 9pm during the summer and from 9am to 6pm in the
winter
Walhonding Hills Campground
(Walhonding, OH)
(740-824-4575)
Located next to the scenic Mohican River, this family friendly campground has miles of woods trails with
moderate elevation changes and some play areas. The trails are open to registered campers and riding is
permitted generally around April through the second weekend in October. The campground remains
open for hunters and seasonal campers until January than reopens in mid-April.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
Not
specified
April October 31
$3
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
The property has over 40 full hookup sites and plenty of primitive sites that overlook the river.
Amenities include restroom and shower facilities, a grocery store, swimming pool, basketball and
volleyball court. Fishing is permitted.