Pike State Forest

I would really like to ride at Pike State Forest. It's the only state riding area that I have not been. It sounds very scenic. And Pike Lake State Park is close by and looks like a nice place to camp. If anyone reading this has been to either, I would like to hear from you, either as a comment or an email. You can send an email by going to my profile. Thanks!

Riding areas are open.

The Ohio ATV riding areas should all be open soon. Perry State Forest and the other State Forests should all be open by now and The Wayne should open April 15th. It has been rainy, snowy and cold, although I am sure someone was there to ride opening day. This weekend will probably be a busy time to ride at Wayne, as Friday and Saturday are both looking like 70 degrees or more and sunny. I can't wait to take a trip down there to ride. I just wish that it was not so far away for me although at least for now, gas prices are not the issue that they were last year, when I wanted to go but couldn't. My goal is to at least go riding at the Wayne and at Perry. Only two rides a year is sad, I know, but that would be better than zero, like last summer. Unfortunately, money is an issue more so than it used to be. Well, hope everyone has a great spring, summer and fall of riding, and hopefully soon I will have riding stories to post.


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ATV Trails in Ohio PIKE STATE FOREST

Pike State Forest is in southern Ohio also, about 80 miles south of Columbus, 3 miles east of Sinking Spring on SR 124. Pike State Forest covers 12,084 acres in western Pike County and eastern Highland County. The facility has 10 miles of trail open to motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. The trails wind through the hollows and ridge tops, offering the visitor a challenging ride as well as some beautiful scenery and breathtaking views. Parking, latrines, and a novice area are all provided on the site.
There is also 43 miles of hiking trails and about 33 miles of horse trails.

Since I have not ridden here, I don't have any pictures of my own and I don't know how the trails are. It is 170 miles from me, so if I go I want it to be worth the trip.

Also, the ATV trails are only open from April 1 to November 30.


Click HERE for the website.

Click HERE for a pdf brochure of the ATV area.


Next time-My favorite, Perry State Forest.