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2.6 miles
Distance
215 ft
Climb
-148 ft
Descent
00:25:12
Avg time
67 ft
Altitude change
895 ft
Altitude min
985 ft
Altitude max
918 ft
Altitude start
984 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-13.3%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
5,000 ft
Distance climb
3,356 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:25:12
Avg time

Salameander Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Baileys Trail System
    Athens, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #12070 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349483 in Trail Running
    • #348400 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #35 in Mountain Biking · Ohio [+]
    • #2,958 in Trail Running
    • #3,041 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Wayne National Forest

Curving with the natural topography, Salameander trail “meanders” deep into the woods. Along this trail are intermediate level features that add a little spice to this singletrack trail. Keep an eye out for forest friends including the Red-backed and Marbled Salamanders.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 139 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Salameander Trail Reports

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Sep 25, 2026 @ 10:14pm (America/New_York)
Sep 25, 2026
 Small chainsaw tree across trail. Most of this trail is in good shape, but the low spots are still quite soft.
Aug 23, 2026 @ 1:27pm (America/New_York)
Aug 23, 2026
Jul 25, 2026 @ 10:59am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 25, 2026
 Medium sized tree down, can be ridden under.
Jul 25, 2026 @ 9:18am (America/New_York)
Jul 25, 2026
 A few muddy spots and overgrown vegetation, more so in the half closer to Wild Turkey.
Jul 7, 2026 @ 8:30pm (America/New_York)
Jul 7, 2026
 Overgrown vegetation
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on Sep 25, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Salameander located?
      Salameander 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 39.43277, -82.14131.
      ▼ How hard is Salameander?
      Salameander is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Salameander?
      Salameander has 215 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 148 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 895 ft to 985 ft.
      ▼ Is Salameander a point to point trail?
      Salameander is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Salameander?
      Salameander is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Salameander?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Salameander. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Salameander? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Salameander are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Salameander?
      The estimated time to ride Salameander is approximately 25 minutes. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Salameander?
      Salameander is a very popular trail. There have been 428 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 446 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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