Thayer Ridge Loop

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Multi-use park facility that has many interconnected short trails from which you could piece together any number of routes—the one here is just one option of many options. Note that some trails are for birding only or for equestrian use and be mindful of trail restrictions.

Yield to horses, near equestrian center.

Relatively easy and flat, part forest singletrack part doubletrack in a multi-use park.

This is not the best introduction to the trail, but I grew up near here and was surprised to find that this particular Knox County park actually allows mountain bikes. My first and only experience on it is with snow in December, 2022, but I'd say it's a worthwhile 3-5 mile trail adventure for those wanting to explore a bit from the nearby gravel roads and the Kokosing Gap Rail-Trail (less than a mile away).

I thought I'd follow the trail pretty easily based on the kiosk map, but ended up just meandering through about 90% of established trails, although they were hard to see clearly in the 6 inches of snow, so I could have been on some of the equestrian/disc golf/birding-only trails. There were blue blazes and some nylon flags scattered about, but it appears like trails would be easy to follow without the snow.

It would be a great family outing for lots of different activities, not just biking. Pure mountain bikers would likely be disappointed and should head to nearby spots such as Alum Creek, Mohican, Vultures Knob or get on all the local gravel routes near here. If maintained for bikes, this would be a nice spot for a few miles of bike-only singletrack, so nice work to the country for even establishing it.

The park is a short distance from some great rural gravel routes.