more stats
3,888 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:04:51
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
861 ft
Altitude min
896 ft
Altitude max
896 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-9.3%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
1,184 ft
Distance climb
1,539 ft
Distance down
1,165 ft
Distance flat
00:04:51
Avg time

First Segment Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Chestnut Ridge Metro Park
    Carroll, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #78602 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Best conditions May-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Metro Parks

This is the beginning of the easiest loop. It accesses all other loops at Chestnut Ridge.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 77 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 710 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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First Segment Trail Reports

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Jul 29, 2026 @ 3:48pm (America/New_York)
Jul 29, 2026
 Are we down with using gravel to fix this?
Jul 13, 2026 @ 6:59pm (America/New_York)
Jul 13, 2026
Jul 11, 2026 @ 7:23am (America/New_York)
Jul 11, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 @ 10:03pm (America/New_York)
Jul 1, 2026
Jun 23, 2026 @ 3:44pm (America/Indiana/Vevay)
Jun 23, 2026
 Watch out for the kid on the Honda dirt bike
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on Jul 30, 2026
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is First Segment located?
      First Segment is located in Chestnut Ridge Metro Park, Carroll, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Chestnut Ridge Metro Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.80957, -82.77054.
      ▼ How hard is First Segment?
      First Segment is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for First Segment?
      First Segment has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 861 ft to 896 ft.
      ▼ Is First Segment a point to point trail?
      Yes, First Segment is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is First Segment?
      First Segment is 3,888 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on First Segment?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on First Segment. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride First Segment?
      First Segment is best visited during: Best conditions May-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access First Segment? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to First Segment are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride First Segment?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride First Segment. The trail is 3,888 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is First Segment?
      First Segment is a very popular trail. There have been 3,034 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,494 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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