 Topic Name: Cincinnati area dirt
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on: March 13, 2017, 04:37:26 PM
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Meadeam
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« on: March 13, 2017, 04:37:26 PM » |
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Hello! I'm looking for some beta on Cincinnati area options. Obviously the Buckeye trail is accessible from here. I've ridden some of the close-in sections on day trips. I'm looking for some mostly dirt options for quick 1 nighters that are close by with wild/renegade camping. I've lived here awhile, but just getting back into riding more after a break with little kiddos. I've tons of experience racing on and off-road, as well as some loaded touring and backpacking experience. I'm just dipping my toe in the bike packing waters this year. Thanks! This seems like the right place to find great info.
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Topic Name: Cincinnati area dirt
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Reply #1 on: March 14, 2017, 05:05:20 AM
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Meadeam
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« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2017, 05:05:20 AM » |
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It looks like the Caesar's Creek section offers the most offroad miles close to the city, and could be good for an overnighter. I'll just have to go check it out I guess.
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Topic Name: Cincinnati area dirt
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Reply #2 on: March 15, 2017, 01:54:49 PM
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swampboy62
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« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2017, 01:54:49 PM » |
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First thing comes to mind is to check out the Nat'l Forests. None of them are particularly close, but you have Hoosier to the west, Wayne to the east, and Daniel Boone to the south.
But there is quite a bit of low population land in southern Ohio. The thing is trying to pick out the gravel roads to make a route. You can tell if some roads are gravel or paved by checking the aerial on Google maps (or Google Earth), or checking street view if they intersect a bigger road. But actually being able to string together enough of them to make a ride - with a semi-wild stealth camping area - might take a long time.
Good luck.
Steve Z
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Topic Name: Cincinnati area dirt
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Reply #3 on: March 15, 2017, 04:38:00 PM
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Meadeam
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« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2017, 04:38:00 PM » |
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I actually have been considering something similar to what you are suggesting. I'll try to string together trails I know with unmapped areas I suspect are rideable. I know I can do it with heavy doses of pavement. The challenge will be in keeping it in the dirt as much as possible. I guess adventure is where you find it, right?
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Topic Name: Cincinnati area dirt
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Reply #4 on: April 25, 2017, 07:12:27 AM
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shane.rrr
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« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2017, 07:12:27 AM » |
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I am located in Louisville, I have done some riding in Hoosier and am signed up for a 100 mile offroad race in the Daniel Boone NF in September. Hoosier is definitely doable and has a good mix of trail, gravel and pavement. You do have to have a trail permit to ride singletrack but its like 6 bucks a day. Still have yet to do any scouting on the new route in DBNF, I know it follows a 4x4 jeep trail. Would you be interested in exploring that with me?
I'd be interested in coming up to Cincy to ride with you up there as well.
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