Ride Ohio

The only state forest APV area in northwest Ohio, 15 miles southwest of Toledo: about 7 miles of one-way trails (per the ODNR map) for motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides 62 inches or narrower, mountain bikes and, in winter, snowmobiles. Flat terrain makes it a good beginner area. Coordinates are the forest office; the APV staging area is nearby inside the forest.

Established in 1972, Perry is the only state-owned scramble (open-riding) area in Ohio: about 1,800 acres with more than 24 miles of marked APV trails plus unmarked user trails on reclaimed strip-mine land. One of the most popular public riding areas in Ohio; picnic tables and latrines at the parking area.

One of four ODNR Division of Forestry APV areas, off SR 124 in Pike State Forest. About 20 miles of trails (per the ODNR APV map) for off-road motorcycles, ATVs and side-by-sides 62 inches or narrower, plus novice riding fields. Free to ride with Ohio APV registration.

Small ODNR APV area on the Jackson–Vinton county line with about 11 miles of APV trails (per the ODNR State Forest Guide) through a forest known for its historic iron-ore furnace. Free to ride with Ohio APV registration; managed out of the Dean State Forest office.

26 miles of OHV trail in the Ironton Ranger District on land strip-mined in the 1960s–70s, giving steep, challenging climbs. One paved trailhead on FR 105; OHV camping allowed during the open season; 50+ fishing ponds; no potable water.

The largest OHV system in the Wayne National Forest: about 75 miles of designated trails north of Nelsonville with eight trailheads (Monday Creek, Sycamore, Elm, Scarlet Oak, Red Oak, White Oak, Long Ridge, New Straitsville) including the Dorr Run area off US 33. Open to ATVs, dirt bikes and UTVs up to 50 inches wide; OHV camping allowed; vault toilets but no potable water.

About 20 miles of ATV and off-highway motorcycle trail in the Ironton Ranger District, linked by two connectors to the Superior OHV system. Closure notice: a 3.2-mile section of the Telegraph Trail (Telegraph Trailhead to Brushy Fork Road) is closed because it crosses private land; use the Lyra or Wolcott trailheads. Coordinates are the Lyra Trailhead.

16.5-mile OHV system accessed from a trailhead off SR 52, with two connector trails to the Pine Creek OHV system for longer rides. Open to ATVs, off-highway motorcycles, mountain bikes and hikers; no restrooms or water at the trailhead.

Bring-your-own ATV and dirt bike park with 26 miles of marked trails on 180 acres, creek crossings, a motocross track and a 250-foot hill climb, run with the Bear Creek Ranch KOA. One of the few Ohio private parks open year-round. Coordinates are the KOA office; the trail lot is about 1 mile east.

Adventure park and campground near Lake Erie with 200+ acres of woods trails, mud pits and an off-road obstacle course. The official site announces the off-road ride park is closing indefinitely after Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Private farm between Dayton and Springfield with about 150 acres of woods trails, seasonal creek crossings, open fields and a peewee track for ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes. Schedule is posted on Facebook.

Private riding club with about 25 miles of trails on 450 acres of woods, streams and meadows, open on select ride weekends. Only a directory listing was found; no official website.

Private off-road park near Steubenville with hill climbs, creek crossings, play areas and rugged trails open to all vehicle types on select weekends (separate Jeep weekends). Primitive camping with room for large RVs, DIY repair shop and trail tow service.

Established in 2010, a 1,500-acre ATV/UTV/dirt bike park in eastern Ohio just off US 22, with well-marked one-way trails for every skill level. Open only on posted ride weekends; primitive camping, firewood and a fire-department-run bike wash on site. Trail mileage (~27) is.

1,500-acre off-road park in northeast Ohio with trails and obstacles "from mild to wild," a bath house, electric campsites, pavilion and food cabin. Mostly runs full-size 4x4 weekends; ATVs and side-by-sides get dedicated event weekends (September in 2026).

Private off-road park in Perry County with about 1,340 acres of signed, looped trails for ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes through hardwood forest with stream crossings. Official website could not be confirmed; coordinates are Hemlock village (approximate).

Long, fast natural-terrain motocross and GP track; the promoter's website was last updated for 2018, so current status is uncertain.

Club racing since 1954 with a full-size motocross track and separate peewee track; members ride any time no events or track prep are underway, and the public can ride scheduled open practices and races (2026 season ran May–October). Coordinates are approximate (Crosse Road).

Three tracks (natural-terrain MX, novice, peewee) on a Christmas tree farm, with a concession stand.

Beginner, intermediate/pit bike and big motocross tracks plus a 6.5-mile hare scramble loop on 120 acres; no quads except for pit transport.

"Ohio's Moto Destination" near Nashport: multiple motocross tracks (main, vet, pit bike, peewee) that host a Loretta Lynn's Mid-East Area Qualifier (May 1–3, 2026) and the AMA ATV National (Aug 14–16, 2026). Open ride days on scheduled weekends; primitive camping. Use Licking Valley Rd to Briarcliff Rd (avoid Grove Rd and the Marne Rd tunnel).

Club established in 1967 hosting motocross, grand prix and hare scramble events on about 100 acres with main and peewee tracks and woods trails. Its website (cocrmx.com) did not resolve in Nov 2026; coordinates are Sugar Grove village (approximate).

One of the oldest motorcycle clubs in the US (founded 1910) with a motocross track and an annual fall hillclimb that draws hundreds of riders and spectators.

Motocross track west of Toledo run by the Motocross Racing Association, known for Saturday night summer racing.

Southwest Ohio motocross track with grassy parking, bleachers and restrooms; practice opens ahead of race events.

Motocross park owned and operated by the City of Harrison, opened in 2009, with a 1.2-mile natural-terrain track and a separate beginner track, both open to dirt bikes and ATVs. Coordinates are approximate (Willow Lane).

"Southwest Ohio's premiere MX track" northeast of Cincinnati with multiple tracks, prepped and non-prepped practice, training from owner Scott Plessinger, and 3–5 Ohio Buckeye Series races a year.

3/4-mile loamy motocross track overlooking the Ohio River, open to bikes and quads.

73-acre motocross park with three tracks (main track almost a mile long, intermediate track, peewee) plus trails; races, open riding, camping and trail riding through the summer, with days posted on social media.

Iconic motocross track founded in 1969 near Buckeye Lake, closed in 2005 and restored under new ownership; now runs motocross, flat track and go-kart events plus summer open rides.

Main track, GP/flat track and peewee track; quads welcome.

Property with a 3/4-mile motocross track and about 100 acres of hare scramble trails; free primitive camping and firewood; hosts CRA races.

Motocross track in northeast Ohio running practice and Competition Riders of America (CRA) race events on select dates. Call before you haul.

New full-size motocross venue (almost 100 acres, 40-man gate) at Mansfield Speedway, hosting 2026 national series rounds including Thor Spring Series Buckeye MX (June 6–7, 2026). SxS riding areas, open ride days and adventure trails are announced as coming soon.

Motocross track beside the Vermilion River with table tops, sandy hills and a whoop section.

Family-run 80-acre motocross park in west-central Ohio with a ~1.5-mile track for all skill levels and a kids track; dirt bikes and quads on scheduled open weekends. Owners note open dates are posted ad hoc on Facebook.

Motocross and hare scramble property near Marietta that also hosts mud bog events; hosted a 2026 AMA Ohio GP State Championship round (Apr 12, per Wildwood Lake Raceway schedule). Coordinates approximate (Jett Hill Road).

Three outdoor tracks (1.3-mile main, supercross, peewee) plus an indoor winter track with heated pits.

Club founded in 1928 with a 1.3-mile natural-terrain motocross track, peewee track and woods trails on about 40 acres along the Sandusky River; 280+ members. Hosts public races and the Jammer Hare Scramble (Nov 8, 2026). Quads allowed on trails, not on the MX track.

Long-running clay motocross track (30+ years) with main and beginner tracks, coin-op bike wash and concessions; races on Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day weekends.

Club founded in 1937 with a motocross track, peewee track and dirt oval.

Non-profit club founded in 1957 with close to 100 acres: lighted quarter-mile flat track with bleachers, outdoor motocross track, peewee track and changing hare scramble woods courses. Public events include CRA races and a Nov 8, 2026 hare scramble.

"If it's off road – it's at Wildwood": an off-road racing venue near Belpre with a marked hare scramble course, motocross and peewee tracks, open to quads, UTVs and motorcycles; hosts AMA Ohio GP State Championship rounds. Big rigs use Federal Road (CR 26) to TR 250.

Family-friendly 3/4-mile supercross-style track (clay and topsoil) for all ages, prepped daily, with a separate off-road loop for advanced riders.

Urban motocross track open to motorcycles only, groomed and watered for practice; available for rent.

Sportsman club property that opens for ATV rallies on select dates: about 11 miles of trails with deep water crossings and mud bogs, primitive camping and food served mid-course. Only a directory listing was found; coordinates are Hopedale village (approximate).

Private off-road property near Roseville mainly geared to modified Jeeps and trucks, rentable for group events, with a few public open days a year (2026 spring open was May 16; Sept 26 was canceled for flooding). ATVs and dirt bikes allowed only with owner approval. Coordinates are Roseville village (approximate).

Former strip-mine property near Wheeling, WV that hosts a round of the GNCC cross-country series; mud is always a factor on its fire roads. Coordinates are St. Clairsville (approximate) — the venue is at 46405 Pogue Rd.

Old-school southeast Ohio motocross track that hosts the John Penton GNCC, one of the longest-running rounds on the Grand National Cross Country tour, named for the man who first imported KTM motorcycles to the US. Clay soil makes it notoriously muddy in wet weather.