Dirt Bike Trails Near Jackson, Ohio

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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
4.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 3

This trail is Wikesville to Cone/Appalachia Highway Vinton County Tunnel Loop East. This section starts at Wikesville, Ohio, and runs counterclockwise north through Vinton County, stopping at Moonville Tunnel and Kings Hollow Tunnel which was…
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Total Miles
21.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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
26.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Vinton County Tunnels Tour Part 2

This is Radcliff to Campbell Tunnel Vinton County Tunnel Loop West. This starts at Lake Hope in this section and runs counterclockwise south through Vinton county passing Campbell Tunnel which was recently closed through the…
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Total Miles
26.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Vinton County Tunnels Tour Part 1

This trail is from Lake Hope to Zaleski Vinton County Tunnel Loop West. This starts at Lake Hope and runs counterclockwise south through Vinton County, passing Campbell Tunnel which was recently closed through the Appalachian…
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Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi

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
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

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
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Mouth Hollow Road

This is an easy scenic trail that passes through a meadow on the outskirts of the Shawnee State Forest. This trail is easily passable by any high-clearance vehicle; there are few ruts/obstacles to get through…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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
Sp / Su / Fa

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
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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
4.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su

Deerlick Trail

Deerlick Trail is a mixture of clay, mud, rock, and tree roots that runs around the end of the Greenbrier branch of Yatesville Lake. This trail connects Mud Holler to Deerlick Road through a series…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Fa

Rich Creek Trail

This is a very scenic trail that travels around the Rich Creek area of Yatesville Lake. You'll see an array of wildlife, and the beavers seem to create their own ecosystem. The trail itself dead-ends,…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa

Cow Path

This is a rugged ridge trail that passes through some pasture land. There are some scenic views along the way and an abundance of cow patties. If you are riding this trail, close the barbed…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Wi

Cedgap Trail

Cedgap Trail starts at Kentucky 32 and goes up the hill past the old Cedgap General Store, across the ridge, and dips over the hill to the right. Once off the gravel, you will experience…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp

Dry Ridge Trail

Dry Ridge Trail is a bumpy, rocky trail that travels on the edge of a cliff down the hill to where it ties into Rich Creek Trail. The property owners have asked that you not…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp / Wi

Rich Creek Connection

This trail comes off of KY 32 and goes up and over a hill through a heavily wooded area with lots of tight turns. It will eventually bring you out at Rich Creek boat dock.…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa

Arrington Branch Pass

This is a pass that goes through the old Arrington Branch and then goes up a curvy, rocky hill with low, tight clearances. You will pass by old homesteads and wetland areas as you go…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fa

Shagnast Hill

This trail can be extreme. It is a shortcut over the hill from Arrington Pass and has really steep hill climbs with tree roots, rocks, and mud. However, there is a hidden gem: it boasts…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Fa

Stonebridge Trail

On this very scenic ride down along the creek, you will pass the remains of two bridges. The first will be on the left and is the larger of the two. The next will be…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Sawblade

This is a very rough and rocky trail with extremely tight maneuvering and off-camber moments. Please use extreme caution when riding this trail. It is a moderately tough trail; have a winch and recovery gear…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Fa

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
4.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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
10.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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
Sp / Su / Fa

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
4.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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
2.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Amish Lumber Mills

These are some great winding country back roads going through Amish Country seeing several Amish lumber mills and roadside markets to purchase Amish produce and craft. With beautiful changes in elevation, some of these roads…
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Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Jug Run to Girl Scout Camp

This is a rural country backroad track that becomes a narrow hill climb and can be severely washed out after even a mild rain. There are multiple creek crossings without bridges up to 2 feet…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

White Oak Branch Raod

The trail begins in White Oak Branch, where you will cross a small creek. After traveling through the creek, a small pond will be on the right. The road is in great shape for UTVs…
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Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su