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Updated October 2026

Wayne National Forest Mountain Bike Trails

Mountain bike

311mi

designated on 120 segments

68% of mapped trail

E-bike

134miClass 1

designated on 62 segments

29% of mapped trail

Mountain bike

311mi

designated on 120 segments

68% of mapped trail

Season on record
January, Apr–Dec
Bike Access Grade
A100% of rideable miles open to bikes. How we grade

E-bike

134miClass 1

designated on 62 segments

  • Class 1134 mi
  • Class 2134 mi
  • Class 3134 mi

Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.

Ridable trails
95
Mapped trail
455 mi on 209 segments

Both lanes share one scale: the 455 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Wayne National Forest, Ohio. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.

Wayne National Forest earns a Bike Access Grade of A: 100% of its rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access on part of the network. Excellent — most rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access too.

Wayne National Forest carries 455 mi of mapped National Forest System trail, of which 311 mi across 120 segments is designated for mountain bikes, typically open January, Apr–Dec. Class 1 e-bikes are designated on 62 segments (134 mi).

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What the USFS data shows for Wayne National Forest

Of the 455 mi of mapped trail in Wayne National Forest, 68% — 311 mi across 120 bike-designated segments — is open to mountain bikes in USFS travel-management data.

Tread is overwhelmingly native dirt: USFS lists native material on 141 of 209 surfaced segments (67%).

On the USFS difficulty rating, advanced is the most common designation here — 124 of 208 rated segments (60%) — across all uses, not bikes alone.

The headline bike season runs January, Apr–Dec; individual segments vary.

The longest single named bike segment in the data is Bt/Nct Marietta at 37.09 mi on native dirt, rated advanced by USFS and open January, Apr–Dec.

Class 1 e-bikes are designated on 62 segments (134 mi), and 4 segments carry an ADA-accessibility flag in the same dataset.

Trail surface

  • Native Material141
  • Imported Compacted Material63
  • Crushed Aggregate Or Gravel3
  • Asphalt2

USFS trail class (1 = primitive · 5 = developed)

  • Class 3184
  • Class 420
  • Class 23
  • Class 52

68% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. Note: USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating from it.

Largest bike-designated trails

TrailMiles
Bt/Nct MariettaNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec37.09
Main CorridorImported Compacted MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec16.52
Dorr Run LoopImported Compacted MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec13.9
Hanging Rock LoopImported Compacted MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec11.84
Kinderhook Long LoopNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec10.52
Superior CorridorImported Compacted MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec8.74
BloodrootNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec7.87
Ohio ViewNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec7.74
WolcottImported Compacted MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec7.65
Pig IronNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec7
Green Wood LoopNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec6.82
Nebo SpiritNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec5.32
Wild TurkeyNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec4.97
Archers Fork LoopNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec4.64
Tipple TopNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec4.43
PowerlineImported Compacted MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec4.18
The UndergroundNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec4.18
LyraImported Compacted MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec4.17
Scenic RiverNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec4.07
Covered BridgeNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec4.04
Jackson RunNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec3.91
Kinderhook Davis Run SpurNative MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec3.9
Long RidgeImported Compacted MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec3.83
Purdum LoopImported Compacted MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec3.29
Kacklemacker LoopImported Compacted MaterialJanuary, Apr–Dec3.29

Every trail in Wayne National Forest

All 95 ridable trails in this forest — every trail where USFS data designates mountain-bike or Class 1 e-bike use, grouped by grade-based steepness. Grade reflects slope, not technical difficulty. Each trail links to its full data profile.

Easy grade (2)

Gentle grade band (shallow average slope).

  • Nebo Spirit5.3 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Starin' Heron1.7 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike

Intermediate grade (31)

Moderate grade band.

  • Bloodroot7.9 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Pig Iron7 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Wild Turkey5 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Tipple Top4.4 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • The Underground4.2 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Gorges Curves3 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Coal Train3 mi
    Native Material, class 4, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Blue Devil3 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Holler Collar2.8 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • May Apple Mayhem2.6 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Salameander2.6 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Red Dog2.6 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • New Straitsville Loop2.5 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Breaker Boy2 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Star Brick2 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Corps Tour1.8 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Lost Marbles1.8 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Clay Bake1.5 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Thrillium1.5 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Knights Labor1.4 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Bullfrog Loop1.4 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Hacksaw1.1 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Beech Drop1 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Oak Rush0.9 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Till Hill0.8 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Doanville School0.8 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Tanager Twist0.7 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • New Straitsville Connector0.6 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Truetown0.6 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Bobcat Romp0.6 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Bear-Corn Plunge0.5 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike

Advanced grade (39)

Steep grade band.

  • Bt/Nct Marietta37.1 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Hanging Rock Loop11.8 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Kinderhook Long Loop10.5 mi
    Native Material, class 4, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Superior Corridor8.7 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Ohio View7.7 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Wolcott7.7 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Green Wood Loop6.8 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Archers Fork Loop4.6 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Powerline4.2 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Lyra4.2 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Scenic River4.1 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Covered Bridge4 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Jackson Run3.9 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Kinderhook Davis Run Spur3.9 mi
    Native Material, class 4, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Kacklemacker Loop3.3 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Shay Ridge3.3 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Telegraph3 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Copperhead2.8 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Salt Works2.6 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Bear Top Loop2.5 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Lamping Homestead2 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Lakeview Ohv1.9 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Bear Claw1.9 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Gas Well Loop1.7 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Grizzly1.7 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Plainview Homestead1.7 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Greendale Connector1.6 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Plainview Ghost1.6 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Kinderhook Council1.4 mi
    Crushed Aggregate Or Gravel, class 4, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Greendale1.4 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Plainview Horsehoe Falls1.3 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Kinderhook Campfire1.3 mi
    Crushed Aggregate Or Gravel, class 4, January, Apr–Decbike
  • High Knob Loop1 mi
    Native Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Kinderhook Short Loop0.9 mi
    Native Material, class 4, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Kinderhook Pawpaw0.9 mi
    Crushed Aggregate Or Gravel, class 4, January, Apr–Decbike
  • Wolcott Loop0.8 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Wolcott Connector0.7 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Oak Spur0.7 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Sawmill0.7 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike

Expert grade (23)

Steepest grade band.

  • Main Corridor16.5 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Dorr Run Loop13.9 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Long Ridge3.8 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Purdum Loop3.3 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Bowl3.2 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Snake Hollow2.2 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Cawthorn2.1 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Mine Shaft2 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Deer Stand Loop1.9 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • 1985 Loop1.6 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Orbiston Loop1.6 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Ccc #21.5 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Paramount Loop South1.5 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Paramount Loop North1.4 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Sunday1.3 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Missing Creek Loop1.3 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • 1985 Loop West0.9 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Timber Road0.9 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Dawley Connector0.8 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Orbiston Connector0.8 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Rocking Horse Loop0.7 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Helipad0.7 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
  • Bowl North0.6 mi
    Imported Compacted Material, class 3, January, Apr–Decbike + e-bike
CSV

Wayne National Forest bike-legal trail list (CSV)

Download all 95 bike- and Class 1 e-bike-designated trails in Wayne National Forest — name, miles, surface, grade, season, and e-bike class per trail, straight from USFS data.

E-bikes in Wayne National Forest

Class 1 on 62 segments · Class 2 on 62 · Class 3 on 62. See full e-bike rules for Wayne National Forest →

Where it is

Approximate center of Wayne National Forest. USFS trail geometry isn't mapped here — use the ranger district for trailheads.

Frequently asked questions

What is the bike access grade for Wayne National Forest?
Wayne National Forest earns a Bike Access Grade of A: 100% of its rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access on part of the network. Excellent — most rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access too.
How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Wayne National Forest?
Wayne National Forest has about 311 mi of bike-designated trail across 120 segments, out of 455 mi of total National Forest System trail.
What is the riding season in Wayne National Forest?
Most bike-designated trails in Wayne National Forest carry a January, Apr–Dec season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails clear later.
Are e-bikes allowed in Wayne National Forest?
Only where designated. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 62 segments. See the e-bike rules page for the class-by-class breakdown.

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