Review: I recommend following malva's advice in his posting below. I did, starting at Grouse Point and taking Wildcat -> Bobcat -> trail I forgot the name of -> Copperhead back around to Grouse Point. You could make several different circuits from this starting point. Good flow and very well marked signage. Will be making the trip out from Cincy to ride again for sure.

Review: Nice trails!I like the fact there are plenty of places to get water or use the restroom if needed. The trails where marked really good. I normally ride Great Seal but I will defiantly be back when I need a more relaxed ride.

Similar Trail: Great Seal

Review: great singletrack ride. probably the best in ohio. nice climbs and great downhills. trails are easy to remember for how many miles there are. there is water at the cemetary above wildcat trail.

Review: For the most part these trails are pretty well maintained. Nice single track with smooth rolling hills. We try to come here at least once a year. It is a good challenge for beginners and a fast flowing ride those who are more experienced.

Review: I would reccomend parking at the Grousepoint on which you access Wildcat trails which is a fun downhill course after while you will reacha n intersection where there are signs and you can take Bobcat which is more technical since its a narrower trail with the cliff to your left side with some rocks ups/down. Later on taking Copperhead would be a great options which is a fun ups and downs. This trails are well marked and have maps in several points. On another ocassion I tried a short ride parking next to the Dam and did Sidewinder which haves steeps ups and downs but trail maintainance is not that great. Tried to take Little sandy trail to the left (after doing Sidewinder) but found that its almost overtaken by vegetation...so had to turn back in order to avoid getting lost. Did not love Sidewinder much, but had a blast doind Wildcat, Bobcat, Copperhead! Excellent trails but expect some climbing ahead!

Review: All the trails are fun! I agree with other reviews. I'd add that the Lakeside Trail is pretty fun IMHO, despite having more roots. Many places to park, grills, swimming(awesome mid-summer post ride)

Similar Trail: Strouds in Athens, Mountwood, WV

Review: the best single track in ohio without a doubt!!! long hills to climb but not steep kinda gradule.the downhills are just awesome.the little sandy trail is not really used anymore. mostly by hikers.just great flowing trails and fast gotta love that! live in dayton area well worth the 2 1/2 hr. drive

Review: This is some of the fastest flowing single track that I have ever ridden, you can really crank out the mileage here. After riding here a few times I recommend parking at grouse point it gives you the option of doing multiple loops. and in the summer time you can jump in the lake and cool off after riding. Oh yea also Ive never seen a park that has better signage unlike some other places ive been, its really easy to figure out where you are and where you need to go

* Review edited 9/19/2010

Similar Trail: Mountwood Park

Review: I love this park for a variety of reasons, but mainly because of the early coal mining and iron furnace nearby. The woods are beautiful and I have ridden these trails several times. Park in the formal parking lot just north of the dam on the western end of the lake. The trailhead to Little Sandy (4.5 miles) is across the road. That winding trail will take you to the top of the hill where you will then have the choice of taking the Copperhead (7.2 mile) trail that hugs the road or dive down the hillside on the Wildcat (3.5 miles) and Bobcat (2.0 miles) trails that are my favorite. At the end of these two routes you can then take the Gorge Trail down to the Lake Hope iron furnace and ride back on the road (preferred) or follow the north shore of the lake back to the parking lot. The north shore is riddled with pine tree roots that make riding there difficult. It would be a beautiful hike, but riding is difficult. This is easily one of my favorite trails in Ohio and I would ride it every day if I lived closer. Once you've ridden the trail and taken a look at the iron furnace on the eastern end of the lake you must also see the Moonville Tunnel. It's a short (~2 mile) ride or drive south and is worth riding through if you want to explore an old coal mining railroad tunnel that you can ride through. You can park on the side of the road within view of the tunnel and ride from your car, through the tunnel, and then another short distance beyond until you come to where the bridge is out. Take your camera on this trail, especially if you visit the furnace and tunnel. The park trails are strenuous but the tunnel trail is great for kids. * Review edited 1/21/2010

* Review edited 10/29/2011

Review: Were over there for the third time this year in early November and the trails were awesome due to some great late lasting warm weather and very little rain for a few months.

Review: Have to agree with tumbleweed14, this is some of the fastest, smoothest singletrack I've ridden. My son and I dearly loved it there. We're used to the slow, extremely technical stuff in the mountains of WV so it's great to spend a day a Lake Hope to make you appreciate awesome singletrack at its finest.

* Review edited 2/9/2008

Similar Trail: Every trail in the Park.