Richland Furnace State Forest is in southern Ohio, about 24 miles southeast of Chillicothe on the Vinton and Jackson county lines. This riding area has about 8 miles of trails, that are open from April 1 through November 30. The trails are in deep woods with ridges, making for tight trails. I have ridden here and it made for a challenging ride at the time.
The parking area was large enough and gravel. We were the only ones there.
The area was an iron producing area in the 19th century, which is how the forest got it's name. The remnants of the Richland iron ore furnace is on private property close by.
I would like to go back here again, and also ride at the Wayne National Forest area in Ironton which is within an hour or so South.
Click to get to the Richland Furnace State Forest website.
Click HERE for the pdf brochure and map.
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