| East Fork truly is the crown jewel of Cincinnati area trails. ~7 miles of singletrack trails are here, ranging from beginner friendly buff trail up to a technical rocky creek crossing and switchback. The trail was built using 100% IMBA standards for sustainability and environmental impact.
The south loop is the more beginner friendly trail with little elevation change and few technical features. It is more tight and twisty than the other two loops and does have numerous small bridges to build your confidence. There are even a few log piles to ride over. This trail is 2.1 miles of singletrack which can be ridden as an "out and back" or use the park road to loop it.
The middle loop will bring out your inner speed demon. It has been called the fastest singletrack in Ohio. There are big sweeping banked turns, full blown straight-a-ways, and some great flow here. The middle loop is also home to a number of man made features: 2 teeter totters, an A frame skinny, an elevated board walk, and a wooden banked turn. The middle loop is ~3.2 miles of 100% singletrack.
The north trail is the most technical and advanced. It is ridable for most but the beginner may find themselves walking a few areas. This section of trail is ~2.5 miles and should be ridden as an out and back. There is more climbing than the other two trails combined and a dry creek bed crossing made of flat rock. This trail flows as well as the middle loop but has many more roots, climbs, and rocks to challenge even the best riders.
East Fork offers something for every rider and no one will ever be bored on any of the trails. The best route is to start at the gravel parking lot in the center of the system and ride the park road to the south loop singletrack entrance. Then ride all 7 miles to the Deer Run picnic area, turn around and ride all back! This 14 miles will leave you smiling and wanting more if your legs can handle it. Click for: Spoke Junkies Review
DOWNLOAD TRAIL MAP | | From Cleveland, Ohio:
I-71 South to I-275 East at Cincinnati. I-275 East East to Exit #63 ( State Route 32), East- Batavia (Campground) or Exit #65, Beechmont Avenue East- Amelia ( Day Use) Come East 11 miles and follow signs.
From Columbus, Ohio:
I-71 South to I-275 East at Cincinnati. I-275 East to Exit 63 (State Route 32), East- Batavia (Campground) or Exit #65, Beechmont Avenue East- Amelia (Day Use), come East 11 miles and follow the signs.
From Cincinnati, Ohio:
From Downtown: take I-471 South into Kentucky to I-275 East. I-275 East to Exit #65, Beechmont Avenue East - Amelia ( Day Use) or Exit #63
From Toledo, Ohio:
I-75 South to I-275 East at Cincinnati. I-275 East to Exit #63 ( State Route 32), East- Batavia (Campground) or Exit #65, Beechmont Avenue East- Amelia ( Day Use) Come East 11 miles and follow signs.
From Lexington, KY:
I-75 North, to I-275 East (Near Erlanger, KY) to Exit #65, S.R. 125 - Beechmont Avenue East- Amelia ( Day Use) or Exit 63, S.R. 32 - East Batavia (campground). Come East 11 miles and follow signs.Trail Information
Address: 1581 Elklick Road Bethel, OH 45106
Hours: 24 hours (Night riding is permitted)
Trail Stewarts: Randy McGee and Butch Farrell Topography Details | Land Agency | Ohio Department of Natural Resources | | Trail Region | CORA: East Side | | Fees | None required | | Total Length | 7.3 miles one-way | | Minimum Elevation | | | Maximum Elevation | | |
