more stats
1,729 ft
Distance
-220 ft
Descent
00:03:20
Avg time
-220 ft
Altitude change
851 ft
Altitude min
1,072 ft
Altitude max
1,072 ft
Altitude start
853 ft
Altitude end
-12.7%
Grade
-35.5%
Grade max
-5.4%
Grade min
1,729 ft
Distance down
00:03:20
Avg time

Mount Ives (Barbwire) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Great Seal State Park
    Chillicothe, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82087 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98495 in E-Biking
    • #329071 in Trail Running
    • #336706 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #260 in Mountain Biking · Ohio [+]
    • #215 in E-Biking
    • #2,887 in Trail Running
    • #2,971 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Ohio State Parks

This is a steep fall line section of trail. It is very fast and a wide trail with at times deep grooves. Can be ridden either direction but most people go down.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
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      June FUNduro Stage 4,1,2,3
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      Great Seal FUNduro June 2021
      12 miles • 2,030 ft • 19 • Loop • Race •
      Great Seal June FUNduro 2021 Route. Sport and Novice do not do the North section.
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      1 Review & Comments

      lewisjerryohio lewisjerryohio
      I don't know how this trail got pegged for a black diamond rating, because its not even close.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mount Ives (Barbwire) located?
      Mount Ives (Barbwire) is located in Great Seal State Park, Chillicothe, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Great Seal State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.36213, -82.93808.
      ▼ How hard is Mount Ives (Barbwire)?
      Mount Ives (Barbwire) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mount Ives (Barbwire)?
      The trail has 220 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 851 ft to 1,072 ft.
      ▼ Is Mount Ives (Barbwire) a point to point trail?
      Mount Ives (Barbwire) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mount Ives (Barbwire)?
      Mount Ives (Barbwire) is 1,729 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mount Ives (Barbwire)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mount Ives (Barbwire). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mount Ives (Barbwire)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mount Ives (Barbwire) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mount Ives (Barbwire)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Mount Ives (Barbwire). The trail is 1,729 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mount Ives (Barbwire)?
      Mount Ives (Barbwire) is a very popular trail. There have been 507 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 551 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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