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.

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Notice: Fall Prescribed Burns ARE COMPLETE

You may now ride all trails! Please see below for gun hunting and seasonal closures.

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Notice: Gun Hunting Season Closures

The Baileys Trail System will be be closed to bikes for deer gun hunting seasons this fall. Closure dates include:

November 18th & 19th (Youth season)
November 27th to December 3rd,
December 16th & 17th.

All foot traffic should use caution, wear bright colors, or avoid the trails all together during this timeframe. We encourage trail users to also use caution during muzzleloader season January 6th - January 9th.

Notice: Seasonal Closure to Mountain Bikes

The Baileys Trail System will close to mountain bikes for the winter. Official dates will be announced soon, check back for updates.

What's Happening at the Baileys?

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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.

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  • Beech Drop

    • Difficulty: Intermediate
    • Distance: 1.0 miles
    • Terrain: Winding and Hilly
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  • Blue Devil

    • Difficulty: Difficult
    • Distance: 2.64 miles
    • Terrain: Winding and Hilly
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  • Nebo Spirit

    • Difficulty: Difficult
    • Distance: 2.40 miles
    • Terrain: Rolling and Winding
    • Tread: Natural, 36-48” wide
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Our 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.

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Wayne 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.

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Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the Baileys Trail System! To learn more about how to become a sponsor, click the link below.


Sponsorships

Make 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.

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