Dirt Bike Trails Near Pataskala, Ohio

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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

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

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

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
0.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Batnest Loop

This is the eastern loop of Batnest Road back to Main Road 715. The nice twisty well-graded gravel road gets fairly steep in places. Hunting and fishing in the area with proper licensing, known for…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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

Walhonding Hills Steel Bridge to 715 Batnest Loop

This is a high-speed, secondary gravel road running along the Kokosing River. Expect to encounter significant changes in elevation, and some blind turns on the cliff edge. This area is public hunting so foraging for…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

Bridge of Dreams to Hunter Steel Bridge

This is a narrow, graded winding gravel dirt mix that runs along the Kokosing River. Just after the roadside Springs, it changes Elevation to go up through a small patch of woods, and it drops…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Walhonding Hills Steel Bridge to Bridge of Dreams

This trail is a tertiary gravel road that winds through the Amish Community with significant changes in elevation and sharp terms. Be aware of oncoming vehicle horse and foot traffic in the area as it…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

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

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

Bridge of Dreams to Mohican River

Fantastic rolling gravel along Kokosing River. There are multiple springs for filling water along the southern edge of the route. Some sections to this can be very high speed if graded well. New canoe access…
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Total Miles
5.9
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

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

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

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

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

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

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
2.3
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Wi

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
Wi

Ritchie Mines OHV CR/30 MacFarlan Road

Located in the central area of Ritchie County in West Virginia is an OHV trail you will never forget. This trail is the main one going through the Ritchie Mine area where it begins on…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su