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Archers Fork Loop Trail Mountain Bike Trail
New Matamoros - Wayne National Forest, Ohio
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:  |
2 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 5/10/09 by Outdoornut |
Difficulty: ? |
| Length: 9 miles | Global Rank: 672 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 3 | Wishlist: 8 |
Directions:
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Description: Don't miss the large overhang (Cave) and Natural Bridge (one of only 7 in Ohio) which are on this trail. IMHO the best way to ride this loop is counter clockwise. When you get to the intersection noted above, you are right beside the cave. Take the right mentioned above (counter clockwise) and within 1/2 mile you will come to the sign on your left for the Natural Bridge. It's a short, down and back trail. It gets dangerously steep at the Natural Bridge, so be careful and walk. After the bridge, just follow the trail. It's fairly easy going this direction. You will cross several dirt roads on this loop and will come back out right at the cave, just below the cemetary parking. The map will show other parking areas if you wish to do a smaller loop and use the roads in the area to shorten the loop. Archers Fork Trail includes part of the North Country Trail and can be linked with other rides as well. The Wayne Ultra Series Race for 2008 will be using a portion of Archers Fork Loop. Check out the pictures and hope you go enjoy this trail.
Description: Don't miss the large overhang (Cave) and Natural Bridge (one of only 7 in Ohio) which are on this trail. IMHO the best way to ride this loop is counter clockwise. When you get to the intersection noted above, you are right beside the cave. Take the right mentioned above (counter clockwise) and within 1/2 mile you will come to the sign on your left for the Natural Bridge. It's a short, down and back trail. It gets dangerously steep at the Natural Bridge, so be careful and walk. After the bridge, just follow the trail. It's fairly easy going this direction. You will cross several dirt roads on this loop and will come back out right at the cave, just below the cemetary parking. The map will show other parking areas if you wish to do a smaller loop and use the roads in the area to shorten the loop. Archers Fork Trail includes part of the North Country Trail and can be linked with other rides as well. The Wayne Ultra Series Race for 2008 will be using a portion of Archers Fork Loop. Check out the pictures and hope you go enjoy this trail.
added on February 9, 2008 by 
SIMILAR TRAILS
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NEARBY TRAILS
- Ohio View Trail in New Matamoras (5 miles away)
- Scenic River Trail in Newport (5.4 miles away)
- Kris-Mar Trails in Marietta (14.7 miles away)
- City Trails - North Hills Trail in Marietta (14.9 miles away)
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by Outdoornut on April 10, 2009
The Wayne National Forest trails open for use after April 16th. Negotiations are in progress to remove the trail fee. I'll post further in a few weeks.
Similar Trail: Ohio View Trail, Scenic River Trail and the City Trails in Marietta.
reviewed by Outdoornut on February 9, 2008
Forgot to mention, the trails are closed during the winter months and open in April, I do believe. You must obtain a permit each year or for a particular ride. It's easier to get the yearly permit if you plan to ride other trails in the Wayne.
Similar Trail: Ohio View Trail, Scenic River Trail, Lamping Homestead Trail, etc.
Additional Ohio Mountain Bike Info
