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 the steeper hills on the Wayne National Forest. It will lead you through a variety of vegetation: open fields, brushland, mature forest, and new forest. Along the way, you may glimpse wildlife, and will recognize the influence of humans, both now and in the past. You will also pass many of our land management activities.
At a Glance
Operational Hours:
Horseback riding allowed only during open season (April 15- December 15).
Day and night (with lights) access is permitted.
Open year-round for hiking.
Fees
No trail permit is required.
Open Season:
April 15 - December 15
Usage:
Light
Closest Towns:
Newport, OH
Water:
Water is available during open season in watering tank. Water is for horses only.
Though this trail system is designed primarily for horseback riders, mountain bikers are welcome. 12 miles of trails are maintained but various loops for other distances are available.
Though this trail system is designed primarily for horseback riders, hikers are welcome. 12 miles of trails are maintained but various loops for other distances are available.
Though this trail system is designed primarily for horseback riders, hikers are welcome. 12 miles of trails are maintained but various loops for other distances are available.
Fire Information
You can build a campfire as long as you have a 10 foot clearance around it and put a ring around it with rocks.
Fires must be extinguished before leaving camp.
No bonfires are allowed.
No standing or green trees may be cut.
Check the bulletin boards to ensure no fire bans are in effect.
The trailhead is available for camping but is more a dispersed site with no designated sites or amenities.
Corrals
No
Hitching Rails
Yes
Loading Ramp
No
Size Restrictions
No
Fire Information
You can build a campfire as long as you have a 10 foot clearance around it and put a ring around it with rocks.
Fires must be extinguished before leaving camp.
No bonfires are allowed.
No standing or green trees may be cut.
Check the bulletin boards to ensure no fire bans are in effect.
No. of Sites
Not designated
Reservation Info
Sites are not able to be reserved.
No. of Accessible sites
None
Watering Tank
Water is available during open season in watering tank. Water is for horses only.
Corrals
No
Hitching Rails
Yes
Fire Information
You can build a campfire as long as you have a 10-foot clearance around it and put a ring around it with rocks. Fires must be extinguished before leaving camp. No bon fires are allowed. No standing or green trees may be cut. Check the bulletin boards to ensure no fire bans are in effect.
This 12-mile trail winds through the rolling hills of the Wayne National Forest. It has been developed for horse and mountain biking use, but hiking is allowed year-round.
Yes
Corrals
No
Hitching Rails
Yes
Loading Ramp
No
Size Restrictions
No
Water Availability?
Water is available during open season in watering tank. Water is for horses only.