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MOUNTAIN BIKING AT JOHN BRYAN STATE PARK There are 8.5 miles of mountain biking trails at John Bryan State Park. The trails were built and are maintained by the Miami Valley Mountain Bike Association in partnership with the Park. The first trail, Power Line, opened in April 2002. The other two trails, Abracadabra and Great Scott, opened in April 2003. More trail was added early in 2004. Recommended Route is clockwise: Start at the kiosk, take Arboretum & go left on Power Line. Complete Power Line & go across Arboretum to Abracadabra. Complete Abracadabra & go across Arboretum to Great Scott. Follow Upper Great Scott to Lower Great Scott, cross the big creek bridge to the Great Scott loop & return by the road, cross the creek & return to Lower Great Scott & the parking lot. Follow the arrows at intersections for the recommended route. The kiosk has a sign-in box, a map box & other information posted.
All mountain bike trails are multi-purpose. Please respect all hikers and other trail users.
These trails are brought to you by John Bryan State Park and the Miami Valley Mountain Bike Association (MVMBA). For the latest on the trails, check www.mtbohio.org
All trails have some log jumps and the creek crossings may be wet or dry depending on the weather. Trails are marked with signs. Watch for arrows showing the recommended route at intersections. The map shows all trails. Please help us track trail usage by signing the Trail User Log at the Arboretum trailhead kiosk. The kiosk has trail maps and other Park information. If you enjoy these trails, please pass along your comments to the Park staff. Video of a ride at John Bryan
WHAT KIND OF BIKES CAN I USE ON THE TRAILS? Any hybrid, mountain or cross bike can be used. Road bikes are not advised because of their smaller tires. Any bike with suspension and/or bigger tires will work best for absorbing bumps and jumps on the rail. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? Dress for the weather. Helmets are required. Padded shorts, glasses & gloves are recommended. Bring a water bottle or hydration system. During the summer you may want to use bug spray or poison ivy protection. WHEN CAN I RIDE? The trails are open when the park is open. This is typically from sunrise to one half hour before sunset The trails are open year round. HOW CAN I FIND OUT THE LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS? The latest trail conditions are available on the WWW.JOINOMBA.ORG website. ARE THERE SPECIAL TRAIL ACTIVITIES? Group rides, races and trail building activities are posted on the Trailhead kiosk and on the MVMBA forum on the WWW.JOINOMBA.ORG website. We welcome your comments and participation in the development, maintenance and use of these trails. John Bryan State Park
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