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1.1 miles
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:11:39
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
731 ft
Altitude min
790 ft
Altitude max
763 ft
Altitude start
761 ft
Altitude end
-12.8%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
2,116 ft
Distance climb
2,182 ft
Distance down
1,401 ft
Distance flat
00:11:39
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Hacksaw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Baileys Trail System
    Athens, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104526 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94484 in Trail Running
    • #64226 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April - December
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Wayne National Forest
  • OSM Way
    #865390406

The first advanced (difficult) trail of the Baileys. Hacksaw is aptly named, as this trail is carved into the hillside with no shortage of tight, technical sections. Expect a very narrow trail tread full of roots, short steep pitches, and trees hugging the trail.

source: https://baileystrailsystem.org/trail/hacksaw/
Access Info

On its west end, the trail connects to West Bailey Road near the bottom of Knights Labor Trail, to the east it connects near the bottom of Wild Turkey Trail to form a nice loop off of the north side of West Bailey Rd.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 5, 2026 @ 2:02pm (America/New_York)
Jun 5, 2026
 Root ball tore out a section of trail. it's possible to ride through, but the gap in the canopy has left this area significantly brushy.
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.
Feb 23, 2026 @ 5:10pm (America/New_York)
Feb 23, 2026
 Cleared numerous small branches. Trail tread in good shape, although still snow covered in spots on the backside by Wild Turkey. Some small seeps...
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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        Directions to hacksaw trailhead (39.422990, -82.152500)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hacksaw

        ▼ Where is Hacksaw located?
        Hacksaw 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 39.42299, -82.1525.
        ▼ How hard is Hacksaw?
        Hacksaw is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hacksaw?
        Hacksaw has 27 m of elevation gain. The trail has 28 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 223 m to 241 m.
        ▼ Is Hacksaw a point to point trail?
        Hacksaw is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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