Hanging Rock Trailhead

This trailhead is part of the Hanging Rock OHV Trail System. The Hanging Rock area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs).

This system has 26 miles of trail available for off-highway vehicle, mountain bike, and hiking use.

These trails wind through an area strip-mined in the 1960's and 1970's. Much of the upland area was badly scarred, and some areas are left with steep slopes providing challenging trails to riders. The area is also known for its fishing ponds, 51 of which are available for fishing. The ponds which are scattered along the OHV trail, lend a picturesque backdrop to an OHV ride.

General Information

Maps of the Hanging Rock Trail System can be found on out OHV Trail Maps page. Maps are also provided when you purchase a trail permit.

Trails are seasonally closed to off-highway vehicle and mountain bike use from winter to early spring. Visit our Recreation page to see seasonal open and close dates for the current year.
Day and night (with lights) access is permitted.
Open year-round for hiking.

For OHV riding:

OHV Trail Permit required
APV Registration required
No vehicles greater than 50 inches wide allowed
Possession of alcohol is prohibited on the Wayne National Forest per Ohio’s Open Container Law.
Helmets and protective eye-wear required.
Passengers may ride only if vehicle is designed by manufacturer to carry passengers.

OHV riding requires a trail permit

Getting There

Directions

This trailhead is part of the Hanging Rock System.

To find this trailhead:

From State Highway 650 off U.S. Highway 52. Go north 3/4 mile to Forest Road 105.
Stay on paved Forest Road 105 for approximately 1.5 miles to the paved trailhead parking.