Biking
The Wayne National Forest has trails managed for mountain bikes in the Athens and Marietta Units of the Athens Ranger District. Mountain bikes are also allowed on the off-highway vehicle trails, but riders should stay alert and use caution when on these trails.
There are also opportunities to ride road bikes throughout the Wayne National Forest, including within the Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area.
Seasonal Trail Closures
Wayne National Forest mountain bike trails are open to foot travel year-round but are seasonally closed to mountain bike use from winter to early spring. Visit our Recreation page to see seasonal open and close dates for the current year.
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Archer's Fork Loop Trail
This 14-mile loop trail may be the most scenic area on the entire Wayne National Forest. This rugged loop trail includes the Irish Run Natural Bridge, a rockshelter, and some outstanding scenery.The…
Baileys Trail System
The Baileys Trail System is located in the Athens Unit of the Athens Ranger District and managed by the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia. Currently, 26 miles of trail are on the ground and…
Covered Bridge Trail
The Covered Bridge Trail is a 5-mile trail located at Hune Bridge Campground and offers access from either campgrounds to the North Country Trail. The trail is open to mountain bike use from April 15…
Kinderhook Horse Trail System
Site Open
This trail system provides 12 miles of scenic riding. Horses, mountain bike riders, and hikers are welcome on this trail. It winds through some of the steeper hills on the Wayne National Forest. It…
Kinderhook Trailhead
Site Open
This is the Wayne National Forest's newest trail system which provides 12 miles of scenic riding. Horses, mountain bike riders, and hikers are welcome on this trail.The trail winds through some of…
Lamping Homestead Recreation Area
Site Open
In Monroe County, this area offers camping, picnicking, fishing, canoeing, and a scenic hiking trail. The site has six walk-in campsites, eight picnic sites, and a picnic shelter. There are two…
New Straitsville Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead is part of the Monday Creek OHV System. The Monday Creek area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs).North of…
North Country Trail
The NCT crosses two administrative units (Athens and Marietta) of the Wayne National Forest. The segment on the Athens Unit is approximately 20 miles in length. The segment on the Marietta Unit is…
Ohio View Trail
This trail connects with the North Country trail and winds down to the Ohio River with breath-taking views.There are two trailheads for the Ohio View Trail. One is at either end of the trail.:Ohio…
Scenic River Trailhead
Site Open
This trail connects with the North Country Trail and Leith Run Recreation Area. It's a scenic climb up the bluff to the ridges above the Ohio River and offers spectacular views. There are three…