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1.8 miles
Distance
172 ft
Climb
-268 ft
Descent
925 ft
High Point
-94 ft
Altitude change
816 ft
Altitude min
914 ft
Altitude start
820 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-23.3%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
2,717 ft
Distance climb
3,635 ft
Distance down
2,897 ft
Distance flat

Clay Bake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Baileys Trail System
    Athens, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Wayne National Forest

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Clay Bake is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Athens Ohio. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 172 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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Clay Bake Trail Reports

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Aug 7, 2026 @ 2:29pm (America/New_York)
Aug 7, 2026
Approx. 16 inch rotten trunk at 2nd crossing of service road when starting Clay Bake from eastern access off Star Brick. Easy cut off the ground....
Jul 26, 2026 @ 7:50am (America/Indiana/Vevay)
Jul 26, 2026
Jul 20, 2026 @ 9:14am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 20, 2026
Small tree down across trail, can ride over or around. 10.35 inches diameter.
Jul 20, 2026 @ 12:10pm (America/New_York)
Jul 20, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail. 17.10 inches diameter.
Jun 6, 2026 @ 10:15am (America/New_York)
Jun 6, 2026
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        Directions to clay-bake trailhead (39.440320, -82.170440)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Clay Bake

        Where is Clay Bake located?
        Clay Bake 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 39.44032, -82.17044.
        How hard is Clay Bake?
        Clay Bake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Clay Bake?
        Clay Bake has 172 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 268 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 816 ft to 925 ft.
        Is Clay Bake a point to point trail?
        Clay Bake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Clay Bake?
        Clay Bake is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Clay Bake?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Clay Bake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Clay Bake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clay Bake are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Clay Bake?
        Clay Bake is a very popular trail. There have been 47 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 54 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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