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. Phase 3 construction wrapped up in Fall 2021 with 31 total miles now on the ground. 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: The Baileys Trail System is now open to foot traffic, as of 3/29/23. Trails remain closed to cyclists.

Foot traffic may resume in the burned areas. All trails have been walked and snagged. Recent and forecasted strong winds can topple healthy trees. All forest visitors should continue to have situational awareness of their surroundings in all forested areas.

A section of Lost Marbles remains closed for culvert replacement.

Notice: The Baileys Trail System is currently CLOSED to cyclists, as of 1/2/23.

The Baileys Trail System is now closed to mountain biking and will reopen to these activities sometime in the early spring of 2023. Mountain bike trails can still be accessed by foot travel (e.g., walking, trail running, etc.) throughout the winter closure period. These seasonal closures help to protect the trails from damage during the winter season. Thank you!

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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  • Nebo Spirit

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

    • Difficulty: Difficult
    • Distance: 0.4 miles
    • Terrain: Rolling and Winding
    • Tread: Natural, 36-48” wide
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  • Oak Rush

    • Difficulty: Difficult
    • Distance: 0.88 miles
    • Terrain: Winding and Hilly
    • 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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