Corporate Sponsorships: Become a Baileys Builder!
The Baileys Trail System is offering introductory rate sponsorships! Contact us today to customize your sponsorship of the longest contiguous mountain bike optimized trail system East of the Mississippi River!
Our Trails
The Baileys Trail System is a professionally-built, mountain bike optimized trail system on the Wayne National Forest in Appalachian Ohio. To date, two trailheads and 47 miles have been constructed.
In 2021, the Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $1.5 million POWER initiative to the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia’s Gateway Communities and Sustainable Recreation project to concentrate investments in natural and cultural assets for coal-impacted communities across 7 Southeast Ohio counties.
The State of Ohio also recently recognized the Baileys Trail System’s potential as a destination-level economic driver for the region, with a $2 million investment in the state budget.
When complete at 88 miles, the Baileys will be the longest purpose-built contiguous trail system east of the Mississippi River. Read more about the Baileys Trail System in this recent New York Times article.
Your Impact
The mission of the Baileys Trail System is to integrate conservation, outdoor recreation, and economic development in a way that strengthens and inspires communities in Appalachian Ohio.
To complete the remaining 57 miles of trail, sponsorship opportunities are available. Support generated will supplement grant and other funding for construction and management of the Baileys Trail System. To learn more about this catalytic project, click here.
Become a Baileys Builder
Baileys Builder sponsorship packages span 3 years and can be divided into annual payments!
White – $1,000
- Logo & website link on Baileys website
- Recognition in annual report
- 10 individual supporter stickers (annually for 3 years)
Green – $5,000
- Logo & website link on Baileys website
- Quarterly social media shoutouts
- Recognition in annual report
- 10 individual supporter stickers (annually for 3 years)
Blue – $10,000
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Small logo on annual jersey
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Logo & website link on Baileys website
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Quarterly social media shoutouts
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Recognition in annual report
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10 individual supporter stickers (annually for 3 years)
Black Diamond – $20,000
- Small steel sign of logo at trailhead
- Medium logo on annual jersey
- Company logo & website link on Baileys website
- Bi-monthly social media shoutouts
- Recognition in annual report
- 10 individual supporter stickers (annually for 3 years)
Double Black Diamond – $35,000
- Medium steel sign of logo at trailhead
- Medium logo on annual jersey
- Company logo & website link on Baileys website
- Monthly social media shoutouts
- One Humans Of The Baileys feature, annually
- Recognition in annual report
- 10 individual supporter stickers (annually for 3 years)
Triple Black Diamond – $50,000
- Large steel sign of logo at trailhead
- Large logo on annual jersey
- Company logo & website link on Baileys website
- Monthly social media shoutouts
- Three Humans Of The Baileys features, annually
- Recognition in annual report
- 10 individual supporter stickers (annually for 3 years)
The Baileys Trail System is proudly managed by the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia, a membership-based council of governments that includes Athens County, the City of Athens, the City of Nelsonville, the Village of Chauncey, the Village of Buchtel, and York Township.
Contact ORCA today to create your sponsorship through our nonprofit partner!
Special Thanks to...
Appalachian Regional Commission
In 2019, ARC provided $1.24 million in funding to Rural Action through the Appalachian Regional Commission Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (ARC POWER) grant. Much of that grant has been devoted to trail construction and asset-based entrepreneurship initiatives. Then, in 2021, ARC awarded an additional $1.5 million to the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia's Gateway Communities and Sustainable Recreation project. This POWER Initiative will concentrate investments in natural and cultural assets for coal-impacted communities across 7 Southeast Ohio counties, fostering small business expansion as well as jobs creation and retention, thus catalyzing further private and public investment.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (ODNR AMLER) awarded $2.365 million for trailheads and park improvements in the Village of Chauncey.
State of Ohio
In 2021, with support from Ohio State Representative Jay Edwards, the Ohio Legislature approved a $2 million investment in the state budget to the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.
Athens County Commissioners
The Athens County Commissioners contributed $5,000 toward paying for a master trail plan and offered another $35,000 to partially fund Phase 2 trail construction on the Baileys. In 2021, Athens County adopted a 3-year $90,000 membership to the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.
City of Athens
The City of Athens provided $35,000 to partially fund Phase 2 trail construction. In 2021, the City of Athens adopted a 3-year $90,000 membership to the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.
Athens Bicycle
Athens Bicycle donated items for raffles held to raise funds for a master trail plan of the Baileys. Additionally, members lent much of their time to assist in planning the development of the overall trail system.
LCR Realty
LCR Realty contributed $500 toward funding a master trail plan.
National Forest Foundation
The National Forest Foundation is in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, contributing $70,000 toward Quantified Ventures’ work on a conservation finance pilot. The NFF is also in partnership with REI, previously providing $150,000 to the Athens County Foundation for Phase 1 trail construction.
Nelsonville Emporium
Nelsonville Emporium provided refreshments at public meetings held in regard to the Baileys.
Osprey
Osprey donated packs to Athens Bicycle to use in a raffle for funding a master trail plan.
Quality Bicycle Products
QBP provided a $6,000 community grant for bike and pedestrian route improvements on 4th Street and Sycamore Street in Chauncey.
Quidel Corporation
Quidel contributed $2,000 toward funding a master trail plan.
Stuart’s Opera House
Stuart’s provided a local gathering space for multiple public meetings held in regard to the Baileys.
U.S. Forest Service
The USFS provided funding toward local partnerships with the Athens Bicycle Club to develop a master trail plan, the Athens County Foundation to create a brand strategy and construct Phase 1 trails, and the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia to manage the trail system and construct Phase 2 trails. Additionally, the service has financially supported a regional partnership with the Appalachian Conservation Corps to hire trail crews that assist with trail construction as well as the national partnership with Applied Trails Research to develop construction documents and manage construction efforts on the trails.
