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3.0 miles
Distance
406 ft
Climb
-328 ft
Descent
00:31:06
Avg time
78 ft
Altitude change
664 ft
Altitude min
895 ft
Altitude max
664 ft
Altitude start
741 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-22.8%
Grade max
24.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,694 ft
Distance flat
00:31:06
Avg time

Blue Devil Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Baileys Trail System
    Athens, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25798 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #360651 in Trail Running
    • #325277 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #86 in Mountain Biking · Ohio [+]
    • #3,024 in Trail Running
    • #2,909 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Wayne National Forest

Go Blue Devils Go This fast and flowy black diamond adventure takes the shortcut from the West Bailey Road-area trails over to Big Bailey Run Road. Before Chauncey-Dover united with the Athens City School system in 1964, their mascot was the Blue Devils.

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Flowy
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  • 20 miles avg distance
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Blue Devil Trail Reports

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Aug 25, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/New_York)
Aug 25, 2026
Apr 6, 2026 @ 12:58pm (America/New_York)
Apr 6, 2026
reporter The Baileys trail system is now OPEN to cyclists. Please be cautious of potentially wet conditions during spring weather.
Mar 22, 2026 @ 1:32pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 22, 2026
Red Dog, Blue Devil, Sass-a-fast, Nebo Spirit, Tanager Twist cleared by ABC 22MAR2026. Significant hillside slippage on red dog that will...
Jan 7, 2026 @ 1:00am (America/New_York)
Jan 6, 2026
reporter Trails CLOSED to Cyclists for Seasonal Closure. Learn more: https://baileystrailsystem.org/alerts-updates/
Jan 3, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/New_York)
Jan 3, 2026
reporter Trail Closed to Cyclists for Gun Hunting Season!
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on Aug 25, 2026
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to blue-devil trailhead (39.423140, -82.122170)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Tamling
      Riding east to west is steep but gets better about half way through. Probably more fun the other direction.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Devil located?
      Blue Devil is located in Baileys Trail System, Athens, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Baileys Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.42314, -82.12217.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Devil?
      Blue Devil is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Devil?
      Blue Devil has 406 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 328 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 664 ft to 895 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Devil a point to point trail?
      Blue Devil is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Devil?
      Blue Devil is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Devil?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Devil. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Devil?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Devil are:
      • September (11 activities)
      • October (11 activities)
      • July (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Devil? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Devil are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Devil?
      The estimated time to ride Blue Devil is approximately 31 minutes. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Devil?
      Blue Devil is a moderately popular trail. There have been 268 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 272 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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