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      Great Seal State Park has 17 miles of trails open to mountain bikes, geared towards more advanced riders. All trails are multi-use so expect runners, hikers and horses on the trails.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: State Park
      Land Manager: Ohio State Parks
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      There is a parking area off Lick Run Rd (most mountain bikers park here). There is another parking lot in the horseman camp, off of Marietta Road.
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      Region Details
      • 5
      • 28
      • 5

      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 10, 2022
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      38
      Trails Mountain Bike
      38
      Trails Horse
      3
      Trails Hike
      38
      Trails Trail Running
      38
      Total Distance
      23 miles
      Total Descent
      4,733 ft
      Total Vertical
      489 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,279 ft
      Reports
      528
      Photos
      28
      Ridden Counter
      4,477

      Photos of Great Seal State Park Mountain Bike

      trail: Rocky Knob
      9 |
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 10:08am
      Nov 12, 2023
      5 |
      Oct 28, 2023 @ 8:27am
      Oct 28, 2023
      trail: Mount Ives
      5 |
      Oct 28, 2023 @ 8:13am
      Oct 28, 2023
      trail: Rocky Knob
      2 |
      Oct 28, 2023 @ 8:06am
      Oct 28, 2023
      trail: Rocky Knob
      2 |
      Oct 28, 2023 @ 7:50am
      Oct 28, 2023
      trail: Grouse Rock
      2 |
      Oct 28, 2023 @ 7:45am
      Oct 28, 2023
      trail: Supercross
      5 |
      Oct 28, 2023 @ 7:31am
      Oct 28, 2023
      trail: Sugarloaf
      15 |
      Sep 24, 2023 @ 12:38pm
      Sep 24, 2023

      Videos of Great Seal State Park Mountain Bike

      BEST OHIO TRAILS: Riding Great Seal State Park...
      47:18 | 332 | Apr 6, 2021 , Chillicothe
      new rock garden, drop, jump section
      0:12 | 843 | May 4, 2009
      new rock garden, drop, jump section
      0:13 | 497 | May 4, 2009
      new rock garden, drop, jump section
      0:20 | 349 | May 4, 2009
      Rock Garden and Shawnee Ridge | Great Seal...
      1:31 | 338 | Oct 26, 2020 , Chillicothe
      Rock Garden and Shawnee Ridge | Great Seal...
      1:31 | 181 | Oct 26, 2020 , Chillicothe
      Supercross | Great Seal State Park
      1:33 | 197 | Oct 26, 2020 , Chillicothe
      Supercross | Great Seal State Park
      trail: Supercross
      1:33 | 320 | Oct 26, 2020 , Chillicothe

      Recent Trail Reports

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      breckbikeaddphoto in Denver, Colorado, United States
      Nov 14, 2023 @ 7:13pm
      Nov 14, 2023
      TamlingaddkarmaGreat Seal State Park
      Nov 14, 2023 @ 4:18pm
      Nov 14, 2023
      breckbikevotetrailNumber 4 and 5 more
      Nov 1, 2023 @ 6:33am
      Nov 1, 2023
      breckbikeaddreportNumber 4 and 5 more
      Oct 28, 2023 @ 12:31pm
      Oct 28, 2023
      breckbikeaddphoto in Denver, Colorado, United States and 5 more
      Oct 28, 2023 @ 7:31am
      Oct 28, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      Painter43213trailMount IvesTwo trees down lower cellar
      Oct 31, 2020 @ 9:27am
      Oct 31, 2020
      treadnutstrailMount Ives (Barbwire)I don't know how this trail got pegged for a...
      Oct 4, 2020 @ 1:53pm
      Oct 4, 2020
      UnsanctionedMTBtrailSupercrossOne of my new favorite trails in Ohio, We need...
      May 14, 2020 @ 3:06pm
      May 14, 2020
      TamlingreportLick Run Extension (Switchback)Nice
      Sep 16, 2018 @ 8:02am
      Sep 16, 2018

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3823 miles4,734 ft12 miles489 ft
      #2,450#1,2922852821,173
      Horse32 miles873 ft1 mile390 ft
      37
      Hike3823 miles4,734 ft12 miles489 ft
      #1,920#1,15452219
      Trail Running3823 miles4,734 ft12 miles489 ft
      #1,916#1,14852222
      • By swampboy62 & contributors
      • Admins: COMBO
      • #6148 - 8,191 views

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