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Hanging Rock ORV Trails
Friday, April 5, 2024
| Other Names | Hanging Rock Trail System, Wayne National Forest, Ironton Ranger District |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Wayne National Forest has about 26 miles of challenging loops that consist of steep uphill and down hill descents, water crossings, jumps, a nice mix of hard pack and loose dirt plus a few berms.
Camping is prohibited at the main staging area but is permitted throughout the forest. There are several primitive campsites with trail access that can be found on the gravel portion of FS Road 105 and on several spur roads.
A permit is required to ride here which must be obtained prior to arrival since they are not available on site. Permits can be obtained by visiting any of the three Wayne National Forest district offices, online or from one of the local vendors.
This is a very popular place during weekends and is known for its numerous small fishing ponds. The trails have an annual seasonal closure from mid December through mid April.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Wayne NF Trail Permit and Ohio APV Tag |
| Dates Open | April 1 - December 15 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (99 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) dispersed camping permitted |
 Campfires | Some Areas | 10' clearance required and must have a ring of rocks. |
| Night Riding | Yes | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($20.00 per rider) Three Day Permit - $20; Seasonal Permit - $35 |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Hanging Rock, OH | ||
| Address | Park Road 105, Ironton, OH 45638 | ||
| From: Portsmouth, OH
1) Take US-52 East to the exit for SR-650, about 24 miles 2) At end of off ramp turn left (north) on SR-650, continue about .8 miles 3) Turn left (west) on Forest Road 105. 4) Continue about 1.5 miles toward the staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Wayne National Forest - Ironton Ranger District 6518 State Route 93 Pedro, OH 45659 (740) 534-6500 mailroom_r9_wayne@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles 1970 West Broad Street Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 752-7800 webmaster@dps.state.oh.us www.bmv.ohio.gov |
| Comment | ATV and Motorcycle Registration Info |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 6,400 acres (10 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 26 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 600 to 900 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | ATV trails are marked with orange diamonds. |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps |  Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Few | |
| Roads | None | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic |  Many | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Mostly |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Hanging Rock, OH | |
| Diesel | Hanging Rock, OH | |
 Water | Hanging Rock, OH | |
 RV Hookup | Hanging Rock, OH | |
 RV Disposal | Hanging Rock, OH | |
| Campground | Hanging Rock, OH | |
 Conv Store | Hanging Rock, OH |
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