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2,156 ft
Distance
-67 ft
Descent
00:07:10
Avg time
-67 ft
Altitude change
895 ft
Altitude min
962 ft
Altitude max
962 ft
Altitude start
896 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-8.7%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
115 ft
Distance climb
1,673 ft
Distance down
367 ft
Distance flat
00:07:10
Avg time

Kidwell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Baileys Trail System
    Athens, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Wayne National Forest

Kidwell can take you to Oak Rush, Till Hill, and Nebo Spirit Trails. Kidwell Trail is named after nearby Kidwell Covered Bridge, built in 1880 to span Sunday Creek in Dover Township, Athens County, Ohio. The bridge was part of the pioneer town of Truetown, and was named after the Kidwell family that operated a sawmill and gristmill on Sunday Creek.

The Baileys Trail System is composed of purpose-built mountain bike trails that can also accommodate other human-powered uses such as hiking, backpacking, and trail running.

Access Info

Access from Oak Rush or the 4-way on top of the ridge.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 34.0 km avg distance
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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.
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!
Dec 21, 2025 @ 10:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 21, 2025
Dec 20, 2025 @ 9:00am (America/New_York)
Dec 20, 2025
 reporter Trail Closed to Cyclists for Gun Hunting Season!
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        Directions to kidwell trailhead (39.441820, -82.132340)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kidwell

        ▼ Where is Kidwell located?
        Kidwell 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 39.44182, -82.13234.
        ▼ How hard is Kidwell?
        Kidwell is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kidwell?
        The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 895 ft to 962 ft.
        ▼ Is Kidwell a point to point trail?
        Kidwell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Kidwell?
        Kidwell is 2,156 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kidwell?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Kidwell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Kidwell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kidwell are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Kidwell?
        The estimated time to ride Kidwell is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 2,156 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Kidwell?
        Kidwell is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 66 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 77 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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