Experience Our Beautiful Appalachian Trails
Welcome to the Baileys Trail System! Located in the Appalachian foothills of Southeast Ohio, the Baileys will offer 88 miles of trails for every level of rider. The Baileys is built for all skill levels of cyclists, hikers, runners, adaptive athletes, hunters, and nature enthusiasts. Two trailheads are currently open--the Chauncey-Dover Park Trailhead and the Doanville-York Trailhead--with a third trailhead to be constructed in Buchtel. Grab a map and discover the Baileys Trail System on your public lands.
Notice: Prescribed Burn Closures
Spring prescribed burns will be conducted at the Baileys Trail System Tuesday (3/12) - Thursday (3/14). The following trails will be CLOSED to ALL users until further notice: Truetown, Tanager Twist, Nebo Spirit, Till Hill, Kidwell, Oak Rush, The Underground, Thrillium (North of Utah Ridge Road), and Beech Drop. The rest of the trails remain CLOSED to mountain bikers.
We strongly encourage you to avoid the prescribed fire area while burns are ongoing. Fire crews will be working along Big Bailey Run Road and Utah Ridge Road, and there may be periods of significant smoke causing limited visibility. Depending on smoke levels, certain road segments may be temporarily closed. If you absolutely must travel the roads, please help us keep firefighters safe by SLOWING DOWN and watching carefully for vehicles and firefighters on the road.
The prescribed fire unit will remain closed for up to two or three weeks. This temporary closure is necessary for public and firefighter safety during the prescribed fire and immediately after. In the days after the prescribed fire, Wayne National Forest staff will patrol the area to find and mitigate any potential hazards created by the fire, such as hazardous snags. Once Wayne National Forest staff have mitigated any hazards and declared the area as safe to enter, the prescribed fire unit will be reopened for public entry. Keep an eye on our social media and website for updates on trail closures and re-openings.
Notice: Seasonal Closure to Mountain Bikes
The Baileys Trail System will close to mountain bikes for the winter beginning January 2nd, 2024. Foot traffic is welcome.
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Our Featured Trails
The Baileys Trail System began as a blank canvas. But thanks to the dedicated work of outdoor enthusiasts, it’s been transformed into a world-class trail system and, quite possibly, the premier mountain biking destination east of the Mississippi.
View All TrailsOur Regional Impact
The Baileys Trail System is truly connecting the small villages and cities of Athens County, Ohio. In doing so, it’s opening up the area’s unique culture and personality to visitors and locals alike. The end result will be increased spending in the region and a strengthening of the local economies in Southeast Ohio.
Learn MoreWayne National Forest
The Wayne National Forest is a patchwork of public land that covers a quarter of a million acres of Appalachian foothills. In 2017, the Forest approved the Baileys Trail System and has been working with partners to finance and implement the project that promises to open up the area's natural beauty in a way that's never been available before.
Explore the RegionMake a Trail Report
Notice an issue on the trails? This could include a fallen tree, overgrown brush, damaged sign, or other maintenance need - let us know!
Call (740) 677-0113, email reports@baileystrailsystem.org, or click the link below to make a trail report.